Stus-List Furler Choice

2014-05-04 Thread Allen White via CnC-List
With much talk recently of the merits of a furling headsail, I have decided to bite the bullet, install a new furler and have a new sail made for my 26. Someone mentioned that they were quite pleased with their Superfurl. I seem to get a different answer from each person I ask this question: What

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2014-05-04 Thread Rich Knowles via CnC-List
Allen: As you note, there are many different systems out there. My guidelines for buying this type of item are: 1. Buy the best I can afford as it will likely provide the best service. 2. Buy a well known brand as that generally means it works well, is well supported, and will add to the

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2014-05-04 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
the furler is installed. Marek (in Ottawa) -Original Message- From: Allen White via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 10:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Furler Choice With much talk recently of the merits of a furling headsail, I have decided to bite the bullet

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2014-05-04 Thread via CnC-List
Allen, I have a CC 26. I’ve had the boat about 12 years and it came with a Profurl furler. I don’t know how old the furler was when I bought the boat but it’s still going strong. A couple of seasons ago I replaced all the standing rigging including the forestay. Because that meant I

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2014-05-04 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Harken. Dennis C. On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 9:17 AM, Allen White via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: With much talk recently of the merits of a furling headsail, I have decided to bite the bullet, install a new furler and have a new sail made for my 26. Someone mentioned that they were

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2014-05-04 Thread via CnC-List
Allen, I see you’re thinking of a new sail too. If your old, hank on sail is in good condition you might want to consider having a luff tape installed on that. But, if you’ve got the money, the best investment (by far) for your sailboat is new sails. I bought a new set of sails a few years

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2014-05-04 Thread Jack Brennan via CnC-List
Former CC 25 Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 Tierra Verde, Fl. -Original Message- From: Allen White via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 10:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Furler Choice With much talk recently of the merits of a furling headsail, I have decided to bite

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2014-05-04 Thread Peter Fell via CnC-List
Message- From: Allen White via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 7:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Furler Choice With much talk recently of the merits of a furling headsail, I have decided to bite the bullet, install a new furler and have a new sail made for my 26. Someone

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2014-05-04 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
about $800 for the one on my 22' o'day and installation was free. Danny From my Android phone Original message From: Allen White via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 05/04/2014 10:17 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Furler Choice With much

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2014-05-04 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Sidney, BC CC 27 MkIII -Original Message- From: Allen White via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 7:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Furler Choice With much talk recently of the merits of a furling headsail, I have decided to bite the bullet, install a new

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2014-05-04 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
: Allen White via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 7:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com javascript:; Subject: Stus-List Furler Choice With much talk recently of the merits of a furling headsail, I have decided to bite the bullet, install a new furler and have a new sail made for my 26