[mcain]

Quick additional note on performance (see posting above).
I agree totally with sailmc about performance. As a former racing sailor, I also do notice some lessor drive from the main while close hauled apparently because of the lack of battens and roach. But especially in a cruising environment, it is not, in my opinion, at all significant. And I do believe the sail sets well loose-footed. It does take some learning to set well. I would not avoid mainsail furling systems because of performance if you are a cruising sailor.