[C320-list] In-Mast Furling and Winter Storage

[Joe Abbagnaro]

Most Boats around here in Connecticut with In Mast Keep the Main Sail
rolled into the Mast for the winter

Joe
#574

On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM,  <bairdrjb at aol.com> wrote:
> A few weeks ago we bought hull # 784 (2001) with In-Mast furling mainsail.
>  The previous owner did not remove the mainsail and kept it furled inside
> the mast through eight West Michigan winters (fairly harsh conditions).  I
> know of one other sailor at our marina who does the same thing.  The boat is
> equipped with a custom mast-up winter cover.
>
> The idea of not removing the main-sail seems a bit nuts, but the sail is in
> excellent condition.  The word from these two guys is that removal is not
> necessary and that hoisting the main-sail each Spring can be challenge.
>
> Eager for feedback from those who store their boats outdoors in winter
> conditions.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bob and Ingrid Baird
> Hull 784 - Star Dust
>