[C320-list] In-mast Furling

[Len]

At the risk of being biased, I must strongly recommend in-boom furling.
 Will tell you all the decision factors---which have been reviewed
before---if you would like.
Len Krane
AQUA5  #1070

On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Julian Elliott <jelliott at landspring.net>wrote:

> After having tricked out my beloved C320 for Northwest cruising, I'm
> regretfully considering moving to a newer vessel that is also a bit more
> friendly to limited flexibility.  After a soul searching debate with my
> wife
> about going over to the dark side (Nordic Tug), I realize I just can't
> compromise the feeling of the wind in my face, and the rush of having the
> elements move me along.
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> Short of simply getting a later model C320, I am considering a late model
> C34 which has lower freeboard, forward stateroom, etc.  Which brings me to
> my question:  In-mast furling.
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> I know the advantages/disadvantages, and everyone has his/her opinion.  I'd
> be interested in hearing opinions of anyone who has had experience with
> both, especially in an apples-apples comparison, say in the 320.
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> This may have been covered ad nauseum in the past; however, I just
> resubscribed to the list a few months ago.
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> Thanks,
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> Julian
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> Polaris #340
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