[C320-list] In-mast Furling

[Jack McDonough]

Ah, Jeanne. Don't race and you're not a purist. You're my kind of sailor.

jack
#947


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeanne DeLaCruz" <jfdelacruz at msn.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] In-mast Furling


I have in-mast furling on my C320 #846,  I have had no problem with it and I 
am very happy with my choice.  When I first looked to purchase the boat, it 
was very difficult to pull out and haul in. Being a small woman I knew this 
would not work. Women need to figure how something works because muscle is 
not the solution to all problems. I found out that with some fine tuning 
which I won't go into unless you are interested, I am able to handle the 
furling with very little muscle and a lot of safety. My daughter is my crew 
and weighs about 100 pounds. She does most of the sail work and I haven't 
lost her yet.  It is so easy and safe with everything coming back to the 
cockpit. You need to pay attention to how you are furling it in but it is no 
problem.  I don't race and understand I am not a purist but the easier it 
is, the more I sail.........

Jeanne
Cuttin' Curves
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: wflowe3 at netscape.net<mailto:wflowe3 at netscape.net>
  To: C320-List at Catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List at Catalina320.com>
  Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 2:00 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] In-mast Furling



   I've had in-mast on a Beneteau 281 for 6 years and also have it on my 
2008, 320.? In my experience, the dreaded "jamming" that some keep speaking 
about has only occurred when deploying the main, never when reefing or 
furling.? That's because if you furl it haphazardously the sail? gets 
wrinkled as you furl it and these wrinkles can hang as it exits the mast 
slot.? I would not let fear of not being able to roll in the sail play much 
in your decision.? As to pointing ability and sail size, it is true that the 
main will be 10-15% smaller than a conventional main. My main has vertical 
battens and it points as well as most of the Catalinas, Hunters and? 
Beneteaus on our lake.J Boats eat me up though.? I think my pointing ability 
is helped because I have the deep keel and most of the boats on our lake 
have wing keel.? I single hand most of the time and the ability to reef both 
main and genoa from the cockpit, by myself is great.

  Don't have any experience with in-boom but I'm sure it works well too. I 
believe that in-boom is probably more expensive but I'm not sure.







  -----Original Message-----
  From: Julian Elliott 
<jelliott at landspring.net<mailto:jelliott at landspring.net>>
  To: C320-List at catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com>
  Sent: Fri, Sep 11, 2009 2:04 pm
  Subject: [C320-list] In-mast Furling










  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