[Alberg30] Furling Luff Tapes

[John Birch]

Do be careful on luff tape sizes as the requirement varies from each furler manufacturer. Number 6 is used almost exclusively with the new Schaffer Furlers, but I have seen #5 and #8 used too with other manufacturers and old systems were more variable. My A-37 uses #6 on a Schaffer. Size of boat is not really a good indicator - call a sailmaker for specifics. Too small a tape will pull out and that would be a mess likely resulting in a jam, too large just won't fit. 

John Birch
9 Homewood Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8P 2M1

Tel: 905-521-9166
E-Mail: Sunstone at idirect.com
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