On 2007-05-10 17:15:02 -0400, Gordon said:

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?

We have the rope luff on the 135 and it does seem to work better than
foam after a couple of years' use. Either makes a furled sail's shape
better, though not perfect.

Our 110 doesn't have either, though. When the weather's too high for
that and a double-reefed main, I'm gonna either be in the anchorage or
on the way, in weather too rough to point much anyway, and I'll be
minimizing heel and wanting the power.

Your mileage will definitely vary as each boat differs.

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