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Jeff, I think the original poster will be sailing in San Francisco so I don''t think lighter winds will as much of a worry.

But I have one question. On a masthead boat with a relatively large Genny and a "smaller" high aspect main (like the C36) does the reduction in mainsail area from a roller furling main make that much of a difference? The total sail area lost is not as large a percentage as other boats. Yes in very light wind you''ll lose some performance and the C36 is not really a light wind boat to start with .

I could see on boats that have full mains with large roaches and relatively smaller jibs then the roller furling main will make a much bigger difference and I am sure I wouldn''t want it on my boat then.

I''m sure it would be noticed in a round the buoys race, but I''m just feeling on the C36 its wouldn''t be as big a deal vis-a-vis performance.