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Originally Posted by davidpm
What is the process to convert an in-mast furling system to a standard slab reefing system?
I have heard that the big charter companies are moving away from the in mast fullers? Is that true?
What is your experience with the in-mast systems and in conversions. |
Remove in mast
furler or just bury in the mast behind new sail track.
I would not be surprised if the charter companies are moving away from in-mast
furling main sails. The more complicated the system the more likely it is to cause problems, rip the sails and generally be a PITA. I'd think electrically powered ones would be the least effective.
Absolutely no experience with in-mast
furling systems, I'm just shooting from the hip. They are probably great in under 20 knots of wind and I know that some here love their in-mast furled main sails. I just doubt that they are any easier to use than a standard slab reefing setup which is less likely to tear the sail to shreds.