New Hyde Sails... How they Fit

[greg_m]

Hi Guys, some interesting learning for me here regarding sails but it seems my previous post question has been missed...

"One thing that has come up though was loose footed main or bolt rope main. What would you go with if you had to buy a new main sail?"

 

[kappykaplan]

Loose footed . . .

 

[Gene Neill]

Loose footed . . .

Same here.

 

[greg_m]

Same here.

Thanks the reply, and how about reefing points?

The boom on my boat has the "boom type roller reefer" arrangement. I have never sailed with this type of arrangement before. Does this work for a loose footed main? Comments = pro's or con's?

 

[greg_m]

post #22... boat 73 = Are mine eyes deceiving me or does it have no windows?

 

[Will Gilmore]

I can't see a roller furling boom working with a loose footed sail. There may be such systems out there.
I'd like to know if there are, what problems, if any they might have.
Alignment and creases at the foot come to mind.
- Will (Dragonfly)

 

[LakeShark]

post #22... boat 73 = Are mine eyes deceiving me or does it have no windows?

Yup no windows = no leaks. Boat name is Area 51 (government name for top secret base in the desert where some believe they hide aliens!) so it's rather befitting don't you think?

 

[Gene Neill]

I recommend two reef points, especially based on things you've said about where you live. We have two points, and if I could I'd make them deeper than what they are. Small canvas turns scary and dangerous into safe and fun.

Our Albin Vega has boom roller reefing also, but we haven't splashed her yet so I have no firsthand experience. But based on the very lukewarm feedback from other Vega owners, we plan to convert her to slab reefing.

Yeah, the boat in post #22 appears to have no poptop, no windows AND no forward hatch. A pure racer for sure.

 

[Trent Lindsey]

Beautiful boat! Can't wait to get some paint on mine. Well done, Sir!

 

[bushav]

I passed on the second reefing point from Hyde for only $20. Installed second reefing point locally after the first season with new sail - $350. Does that help the decision?

Lane