Furling genoa

[Dee]

Has anyone in Annapolis area replaced their furling genoa? My present one on 87 Hunter 31 tore along leach line last weekend and does not appear to be viable for long. Any recommendations? Any used furling genoas out there? Am thinking I would like to upgrade from 45 to a larger genoa - any advice?

 

[Rod Leonard]

genoa

When I bought my 31' in 1987 I put a 155% head sail. Never had any problems if you like the ride works great up to 12 - 15mph apperant wind. Just did the same thing with the new boat great choice in my mind

 

[Larry Stewart]

Just take the pin out and pull

Just unroll the sail (when there is little to no wind), take the carter pin out on the bottom of the track for the sail and lower it. I attached a seperate line to the slide that the carter pin goes into so I can pull the line back down to raise the sail (a must do or you have to go up the mast to retrieve the line). It's very easy but you do have to put some tension on that specific line that you attached to the slid so make sure it pretty strong...not kite line. Anyway have fun and enjoy. I run a 130 on mine and it's does well...like a 150 but not sure it would overpower it....Larry...Sandy Sea87 Hunter

 

[Shambie]

150 fine for bay

When I bought Huntress in 1993, the first thing I had done was to add Furlex roller furling. I had Haarstick sailmakers make me a new jib. They recommended a 150 because of the predominantly light winds on the Chesapeake. They also reinforced the first third or so, making it possible to bring in some jib when necessary. Padding makes the sail keep its shape just right.I thought they were bought out a few years ago, but the phone book shows a number for Haarstick Chesapeake, Inc. at 410-263-7226. If that's no go, I've heard good things about Quantum out towards Bay Ridge.Good luck,Shambie