On May 10, 3:56 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"Joe" wrote in message

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On May 10, 4:30 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"Gordon" wrote in message

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Putting a profurl headsail roller reefer on a 27 footer. Is it
necessary
to have luff foam or rope for reefing on a sail this small? Some
sailmakers say yes, some no. Any direct experiences?
Thanks
Gordon

Necessary? No. Good idea? Maybe. Depends on the size of the jib to begin
with. I have a 100% on a furler with no foam. Quantum built it for me
from a
jib that was for a furler that got replaced with a new one. If I reef the
100, the sail is no longer perfect, but it wasn't perfect anyway. g

I've been considering a 130, and for that I would have them put the foam.

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"j" ganz

If you bought proper hanked on sails you will not need rotting foam
and other types of dunnage used to maintain a proper sail shape.

Joe

Sorry dude, but I single-hand all the time. Hank on sails are fine when you
don't have to reef often by yourself.

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"j" ganz

I've hanked on enough sails singlehanded to appreciate a good reefer/
furler. Far Cove has one, and it's a Joy to always have Just Enough
headsail rather than always too much or too little. As for the foam
luff: I think it's a Good Idea, and as mentioned does give you a
better sail shape when reefed, but not necessary for reefing. Just
make sure you get a GOOD furling system (mine is a Harken) - the
cheaper ones furl but don't reef.

druid
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