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

[Karl Krueger]

Bob:
 
There are pros and con's to both.  I store with  mast up in eastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee, area.  I do not have in-mast furling.  I prefer to have my sails in a dark, DRY area.  Yes, it's beneficial not to fold your sail but, our winters are very damp and cold.  I don't believe the cold would be an issue.  The other item to take into consideration is what material your sail is made of.  I have Marathon type, North's cruising version of 3DL, which has issues with mildew.
 
Karl Krueger 
Kindered Spirit #282

--- On Tue, 10/6/09, Joe Abbagnaro <jabbagna at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Joe Abbagnaro <jabbagna at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] In-Mast Furling and Winter Storage
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 10:08 PM


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
>