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09-07-2015, 15:39

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Basic question about furling (main & headsails)

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Posted By FamilyVan

Re: Basic question about furling (main & headsails)

Yes, it will to unfurl on you a bit which can be annoying to deal with. The trick here is you need to try to make sure you have little enough sail out for the conditions- if that makes sense.
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09-07-2015, 09:59

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Basic question about furling (main & headsails)

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Posted By FamilyVan

Re: Basic question about furling (main & headsails)

These opinions are based on the reality of 2015. Unless the guy found his roller furler in a junk pile it is probably capable of functioning with a reef.

Sent from my SGH-I547C using Cruisers...

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09-07-2015, 03:57

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Basic question about furling (main & headsails)

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Posted By FamilyVan

Re: Basic question about furling (main & headsails)

Funny reefing story. I was out a few weeks ago with a double reef in my main, Genoa fully out, I was on a beam reach in about 10 knots of wind- sailing perfectly flat. A fleet of racers came out of...

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09-07-2015, 03:22

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Basic question about furling (main & headsails)

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Posted By FamilyVan

Re: Basic question about furling (main & headsails)

Parito,

You are absolutely correct, self furling sails can and should be partially furled or "reefed" as the wind conditions increase.

I do not have self furling main but I tend to reef early...

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