[Alberg30] Furling Systems

[Dave Terrell]

once I got through a couple of start up problems that were peculiar to my boat, the profurl has been  outstanding. I do not think I would have anything different. I especially like the fact the head stay can be tensioned very easily - unlike on the older arken unit which I had on my previous boat.

>>> timmins at optonline.net 09/15/02 11:42PM >>>

I have some limited experience with both Profurl and CDI furlers on freinds boats. Between these two, Profurl is a better unit, by far (in my opinion). It's very difficult to get adequate luff tension on the CDI units to be able to control sail shape.
On my Landfall 39 that I'm sailing now, I need to replace the old Hood furler due to some cracks in the extrusion. I'm only considering Profurl and Shaffer units (Profurl will probably win).
Brian     ex#497
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From: Timothy Stapleton 
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Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 9:42 PM
Subject: [Alberg30] Furling Systems


I just bought hull #35 and will be starting in on a number of upgrades.  Some advice on jib furling systems would be helpful.  I am interested in cruising rather than racing, and mostly on the Chesapeake and coastal trips to New England.  I am thinking about the Profurl (either the 25 or 32).  I have been encouraged to look at Crusing Design (CDI) as well.  Any info would be helpful.

Tim S.
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