Hi Arnold: I have an M17 with a Schaefer Snap Furl. Personally, if I was going to rig and de rig the boat everytime I sail, I would not have furling. I keep my boat in dry storage with mast up. I like the Schaefer and had the CDI on a previous boat. As I recall ou can add the drifter on the CDI since it has a spare halyard. On the snapfurl you would have to rig a new halyard. Good luck whatever you decide. Maria Jorge ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arnold F. Sharpe" <afsharpe@mac.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 8:14 PM Subject: M_Boats: (no subject)
hello out in Monty Land, I am considering a self furling head sail for my M-17. A couple of things come to mind: do they present any difficulties when rigging and derigging the boat for trailing? Presently, I sail in light winds with a big "Drifter", I assume however that it would not be possible to hank on the drifter if I had a self furling rig. Thanks in advance for the input.
Regards..Arnold M-17 "Little Breeze"
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