Is a furled mainsail (boom style) any good? I mean, does it sail well and it it worth the extra trouble and expense to get one? Will the sail hold a good shape when it is furled on the boom? What about battens?
I have a 1988 32-200 that is due for a new main sail. I believe that I am running the original main, so it is well over due. I would like to know about the pros and cons of main sail furling, especially those that are furled in the boom. Are people happy with the in boom systems that they have? Would you go out of your way to have a main sail furling system on your boat?
I am a cruising sailor. I do not race, but I have been tempted to seek out a racing group to join. How does furling my main fit into racing? I know that my Ericson is a little tender and she likes to stand up. Reefing seems to be quite necessary in order to keep the boat moving at the best pace possible and with a reasonable amount of weather helm.
Would it be possible to purchase a used boom and modify it to fit my 32? How would I go about locating such a used piece of equipment?
Thanks for your help in advance. I'm sure that the folks in this site will have some insight in this subject.
Paul
I have a 1988 32-200 that is due for a new main sail. I believe that I am running the original main, so it is well over due. I would like to know about the pros and cons of main sail furling, especially those that are furled in the boom. Are people happy with the in boom systems that they have? Would you go out of your way to have a main sail furling system on your boat?
I am a cruising sailor. I do not race, but I have been tempted to seek out a racing group to join. How does furling my main fit into racing? I know that my Ericson is a little tender and she likes to stand up. Reefing seems to be quite necessary in order to keep the boat moving at the best pace possible and with a reasonable amount of weather helm.
Would it be possible to purchase a used boom and modify it to fit my 32? How would I go about locating such a used piece of equipment?
Thanks for your help in advance. I'm sure that the folks in this site will have some insight in this subject.
Paul