[C320-list] in-mast furling mainsail questions

[brucestanley]

Hi Rich
thanks for the info on the Charleston Inmast furler.
do you have a fixed Boom Vang?

BruceStanley #1084 Sydney

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sea Chalet" <seachalet at charter.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] in-mast furling mainsail questions


> Hi Rich, I'm in my 7th season with an in-mast furler.  No problems, and 
> I'm still satisfied with it.  To answer your questions:
>
> 1. Mine is made by Charleston Spar.   No manual, but they have a web site 
> with some tips at 
> http://www.charleston-spar.com/us/main.asp?url=http://www.charleston-spar.com/us/products/masts/furling_masts/default.asp&f=2,78,,,
>
> 2. I've tried to furl/unfurl when not into the wind, and it is very 
> difficult.  I don't think you can wrap the sail tight enough when not into 
> the wind.  You should drive straight into the wind and keep some tension 
> on the opposite line when furling/unfurling.
>
> 3. I just spray the lower part with fresh water when back in the slip.
>
> 4.  The only tip on trimming that I've heard (and follow) is to set some 
> "belly" in the sail when in moderate winds (10-15 knots), i.e.,  loosen 
> the foot so that it floats about 6-12 inches away from the boom. 
> Otherwise, keep the sail tight in light or heavy winds.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Pete Peterson
> Sea Chalet #815
>
> Richard Smith wrote:
>
>>Hi Folks - My wife and I just bought a new (to us!) Catalina 320 
>>(Hull#986)
>>with in-mast furling and, having never owned a boat with this, I have a 
>>lot
>>of questions...Hopefully some of you can share your wisdom as I am a 
>>little
>>afraid of it at the moment.  1.  Who makes the system?  Is there a manual?
>> 2.  Is it ok to furl/unfurl when not straight into the wind?  I've read
>>people who say they can furl on any point of sail but I'm nervous about
>>doing this.
>> 3.  Is there any regular maintenance that I should be doing to the 
>> system?
>> 4.  Are there any articles/books/tips to trimming and obtaining the 
>> desired
>>sail shape with an in-mast furled main?
>> Many Thanks and Fair Winds,
>>Rich.
>>
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