No matter how hard I look I find it hard to find Hunter owners who opted for the fully roached mainsail & slab reefing. I'm planning on buying a new 44 with a full main but worry that there may be little or no re sale value if the majority of owners are looking for In Mast furling. Does anyone know the percentages of boats sold with both types of rig ? John
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don't know the % but
in mast furling is not only becomeing more and more popular it is also becoming standard equipment on alot of boats and it has actualy become a "option" (read cost more) to get a non furling main. A friend purchased a new Bavarian and ran up against this problem.I would quess it is the supply vs. demand thing and manufactures don't want to stock two different mast set up for the same model.All of that being said,if you feel strongy about the conventional type main sail you should get it and not consider resale,you will be able to sell the boat maybe just not a quickly as you want but there are others who want non rolling main as well. You will not be satisifed with the boat if it is not want you wanted and you will want to get rid of it sooner and the resale will be even more of a issue.It is a little like trying to sell a car with no a/c in Florida or to trying to sell it is Canada.All that aside have you spent any time sailing a similar size boat wiht a roller main? You may be pleased how well they work and how well they sail.
in mast furling is not only becomeing more and more popular it is also becoming standard equipment on alot of boats and it has actualy become a "option" (read cost more) to get a non furling main. A friend purchased a new Bavarian and ran up against this problem.I would quess it is the supply vs. demand thing and manufactures don't want to stock two different mast set up for the same model.All of that being said,if you feel strongy about the conventional type main sail you should get it and not consider resale,you will be able to sell the boat maybe just not a quickly as you want but there are others who want non rolling main as well. You will not be satisifed with the boat if it is not want you wanted and you will want to get rid of it sooner and the resale will be even more of a issue.It is a little like trying to sell a car with no a/c in Florida or to trying to sell it is Canada.All that aside have you spent any time sailing a similar size boat wiht a roller main? You may be pleased how well they work and how well they sail.
Full Roach is a big plus
There is a lot more sail area in the full roach main. This is the one of the main advantages of the B&R rig (with no backstay.) I would make the decision based on my own preferences. Easy sail handling - in mast furling is great; Best performance, especially in lighter winds - the full roach is key. Which do you want? Don't worry too much about the resale - enjoying the boat is the first objective. David Lady Lillie
There is a lot more sail area in the full roach main. This is the one of the main advantages of the B&R rig (with no backstay.) I would make the decision based on my own preferences. Easy sail handling - in mast furling is great; Best performance, especially in lighter winds - the full roach is key. Which do you want? Don't worry too much about the resale - enjoying the boat is the first objective. David Lady Lillie
GO FOR ENJOYABLE SAILING
I have a 2004 (built in 2003)44DS with in mast furling and wouldn't consider any other option. This is so easy to handle that I solo and have no problems. I shutter to think how I would handle that huge main if it were not in mast furled even with a crew. I think another buyer down the road might feel the same and demand concessions from you when you go to resell.
I have a 2004 (built in 2003)44DS with in mast furling and wouldn't consider any other option. This is so easy to handle that I solo and have no problems. I shutter to think how I would handle that huge main if it were not in mast furled even with a crew. I think another buyer down the road might feel the same and demand concessions from you when you go to resell.
in-boom
John, If I were buying a new boat I'd spec an in-boom system. best of both worlds, full roach main and easy reefing/furling. Love mine on my H 410. 6 full length battens, 505 sq. ft sail vs. 484 sq. ft on standard sail. Bryce
John, If I were buying a new boat I'd spec an in-boom system. best of both worlds, full roach main and easy reefing/furling. Love mine on my H 410. 6 full length battens, 505 sq. ft sail vs. 484 sq. ft on standard sail. Bryce
Age matters
I was a skeptic of in-mast, but I grow weary of raising the main. I suspected in-mast adds 10-15 years of sailing to a fellow, which is more than I can say about any other feature on the market, with the possible exception of Viagra.
I was a skeptic of in-mast, but I grow weary of raising the main. I suspected in-mast adds 10-15 years of sailing to a fellow, which is more than I can say about any other feature on the market, with the possible exception of Viagra.
Bryce???
Which in boom furler do you have on your 410? Was it factory installed? I've noticed that in boom is an option with Hunter these days on some models. I'm considering the Schaefer furling boom for my 35.5 Legend. I'd appreciate any comments at my e-mail marcahoney@cs.com Thanks
Which in boom furler do you have on your 410? Was it factory installed? I've noticed that in boom is an option with Hunter these days on some models. I'm considering the Schaefer furling boom for my 35.5 Legend. I'd appreciate any comments at my e-mail marcahoney@cs.com Thanks
We went traditional...
because we like the that the battons shape the sail even in lighter winds. We have jiffy reef and lazy jacks. Our boat is a 2005 Hunter 36. We also like the fact that it doesn't get jammed when we need it down in a hurry. We heard all the stuff about resale too. Furling is the latest thing and a great way for the boat manufacturers to make money - and the sailmakers to make you a new set of sails 5 -7 years earlier. We'll stick to the traditional until we are too old to hoist the thing, then we will see.
because we like the that the battons shape the sail even in lighter winds. We have jiffy reef and lazy jacks. Our boat is a 2005 Hunter 36. We also like the fact that it doesn't get jammed when we need it down in a hurry. We heard all the stuff about resale too. Furling is the latest thing and a great way for the boat manufacturers to make money - and the sailmakers to make you a new set of sails 5 -7 years earlier. We'll stick to the traditional until we are too old to hoist the thing, then we will see.
furling vs full
I read in Cruising World this month that about 80% of all production boats now come with furling. You can have the tradition. I can furl and unfurl numerous times in a day if I want as the wind changes or lunch comes up or whatever. That big roach is nice however in light air. John
I read in Cruising World this month that about 80% of all production boats now come with furling. You can have the tradition. I can furl and unfurl numerous times in a day if I want as the wind changes or lunch comes up or whatever. That big roach is nice however in light air. John
a function of size
The larger the boat, the more likely it is that potiential buyers want in-mast furling. The bottom line is that 500 square feet is a LOT of sail to handle, especially if you're old enough to be able to afford a boat with that much sail. In the old days we'd split the rig on larger boats and shift 40% of that sail area to the mizzen. Now days the same thing can be accomplished with a furling system. You're wise, John, to be concerned about resale value of a boat with a monster main and an antiquated reefing system. Ten years from now there will be so many boats with in-mast furling on the used market, and such a high percentage of boat buyers that want those systems, that a boat without a furling main will definately lose value.
The larger the boat, the more likely it is that potiential buyers want in-mast furling. The bottom line is that 500 square feet is a LOT of sail to handle, especially if you're old enough to be able to afford a boat with that much sail. In the old days we'd split the rig on larger boats and shift 40% of that sail area to the mizzen. Now days the same thing can be accomplished with a furling system. You're wise, John, to be concerned about resale value of a boat with a monster main and an antiquated reefing system. Ten years from now there will be so many boats with in-mast furling on the used market, and such a high percentage of boat buyers that want those systems, that a boat without a furling main will definately lose value.
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