[C320-list] In-mast Furling

[Robert Seastream]

I agree with Len.  In boom over in mast.  For the ultimate in  
simplicity though, I still think a standard flaking system rules.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906

On Sep 11, 2009, at 3:47 PM, Len wrote:

> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> This may have been covered ad nauseum in the past; however, I just
>> resubscribed to the list a few months ago.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>>
>> Julian
>>
>> Polaris #340
>>
>>