Reefing the sail on the furler down to storm size would seem easier than changing headsail on a furling system in conditions where you need to go to a storm size quickly. However if you don't have the luff padding on the sail, you will probably not get good sail shape, it may be baggy in places, which is kinda the opposite of what you want for a storm jib... It would be worse trying to furl the 150 that small than the 110, all else equal. cheers, John On 01/17/2019 09:04 AM, Henry Rodriguez wrote:
Dave, I am also looking at RF for my M17. I am looking hard at the Snapfurl because of its purported ease of changing sails. I have a pretty complete inventory of newish hank on sails (110, 135, 150, all tanbark, 2 drifters, and a storm jib.) I would probably convert the 110 and 150 luffs for RF, and eventually get a purpose made sail with a foam luff after a season or two. I would, at least initially, use a sock for UV protection. Does this sail selection make sense? My drifter does not hank to the forestay and can be set free-flying. I was originally thinking of adding a removable Solent stay for the storm jib but am now wondering if it would work to convert the luff and raise it in the Snapfurl instead? It would only be used in heavy weather and not roller reefed. Or would it be sufficient to reef the 110 down to storm jib size?
Henry Monita
On Sat, Jan 12, 2019 at 5:06 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Kevin:
Get a 150%. This jib the size the M17 is design to use. A 135 under powers the boat!
If you don't want to do foredeck get a Schaefer Snapfurl, a much better system than CDI.
To improve reefed sail shape on furler get a foam luff.
Talk with Harry at E/P Sailmakers. Hw know the Mboats. He is making me a new set for SWALLOW as I type this.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com
On Sat, Jan 12, 2019, 2:31 PM Kevin Sandwick <ksandwick@hotmail.com wrote:
________________________________ From: Kevin Sandwick
Time to open a can of worms. On the fence over two new head sails or roller furling for my M-17. Not a kid anymore and I sail 95 % single handed. 1985 model. Currently 105 % headsail with single reef in main. Thinking of adding a 80% and a 135% or a 135 on CDI furller. Asymmetrical spinnaker is on the list for down the road a bit. Is the CDI the go to furller? Appreciate any feedback, This is a tough decision for me. I tried to access searchable archives with no luck. Thanks Kevin Hull #400
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