[Public-list] roller furling sail conversion

[Mike Lehman]

Matthew,

I was faced with this same decision a few years ago when I too converted to 
a Schaeffer 1100 (nice system). I opted for a brand new sail rather than 
convert a hank-on to roller furling. With a converted hank-on sail the shape 
gets really bad as you roll it up. The more you furl the sail, the worst the 
shape becomes. Sails that are made for roller furling have a foam luff that 
helps keep the shape as the sail gets smaller (at least mine does). This 
does not mean you can go from a #1 to a "working jib" without loosing sail 
shape and performance, but it does mean you can go from say 150% to 135% and 
still maintain good shape. I bought mine from Bank Sails in Annapolis and 
have been happy with it. I have forgoteen the guys name, but he closed up 
the loft and I think went to work for North. For used sails, try Bacons in 
Annapolis.



Mike Lehman
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----Original Message Follows----
From: "Matthew Hay" <haymatthew_ at hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: public-list at alberg30.org
Subject: [Public-list] roller furling sail conversion
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:20:34 -0500

Matthew Hay #314

I am installing a Schaefer 1100 series roller furler on my 1969 alberg 30.
In your experience what is more cost effective: to convert an older hank-on
sail that is in semi-good shape or to buy a new/used jib (perhaps larger
then I have) that is already furler ready?  If the latter, where would you
purchase such a sail  (preferably used to save money).

Thank you very much.

Matthew #314 "Renard"


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