On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 04:47:49 GMT, "Guy Schwartz"
wrote:
I would like to know if the performance of the sail is diminished with main
sail that is furled in the mast versus the conventional type sail?

In general yes. Also the extra weight aloft will increase the amount of heel
(not desireable). Take a good look at some of the in-boom systems now available.
Good sail shape, can still use a full batten main. An you can still drop the
main if it jams at a time when reducing sail is very advisable.