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I'll take a stab at this Freeman.
Don't know much about carbonfiber .. but wouldn't they be too flexy? I'm sure UV would eat it up even with protection.
The Hunter "Vision" I think was free standing. (not sure)
I river sail out of necessity where I'm at .. I had a post in seamanship about pointing, a few sailors suggested making the jib self tending. trouble is that would make my jib about 90%. Good for tacking in higher winds I guess but most sailing is light air around here.
I've seen some blue water boats have self tending jibs.
I don't know enough about the rest to really give you allot of tech and spec jargon about performance upwind though sorry.
fair winds!
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Denise, Bristol PA, Oday 30. On Tidal Delaware River, Anchor Yacht Club.
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