Can someone tell me before I take delivery on my new Hunter whether or not having a roller furling will give me sufficient enough ability to go with just one reef pt. on my main sail? Thanks a bunch. I take delivery on my sails and boat in a month or so!!!
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Don Barber
Reef points
You will find that the reef points on the main are situated where the 2nd reef would normally be on most boats. By reefing the main and rolling in your jib, you should be able to balance your boat quite effectively. In more severe conditions, just lower your main completely and sail with the jib alone. You shouldn't have any trouble. Have fun with your new boat. Don Barber
You will find that the reef points on the main are situated where the 2nd reef would normally be on most boats. By reefing the main and rolling in your jib, you should be able to balance your boat quite effectively. In more severe conditions, just lower your main completely and sail with the jib alone. You shouldn't have any trouble. Have fun with your new boat. Don Barber
reef points
I have a h23 and after several years am now adding second set of reef points, based primarilly on commments from this site as well as own experience, if I were spending the amount of money that you are , this is one place I would not try to economize, then again you can always have them added,but if u do decide to do so , be prepared to sit at the dock or sail with jib only until they are done, good luck have fun , regards Mike B
I have a h23 and after several years am now adding second set of reef points, based primarilly on commments from this site as well as own experience, if I were spending the amount of money that you are , this is one place I would not try to economize, then again you can always have them added,but if u do decide to do so , be prepared to sit at the dock or sail with jib only until they are done, good luck have fun , regards Mike B
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Ray Bowles
Second reef.
Brad, As a new sailor and owner of a used H26 I had the same question. After asking about it on this forum the response was that a it was a good idea to install a second mainsail reef in the 3d reef position. (about $100) The previous advise about the jib was right on. See the small boat archives under "reef". Enjoy, Ray
Brad, As a new sailor and owner of a used H26 I had the same question. After asking about it on this forum the response was that a it was a good idea to install a second mainsail reef in the 3d reef position. (about $100) The previous advise about the jib was right on. See the small boat archives under "reef". Enjoy, Ray
My two cents...
IMHO (based on personal experience) a second set of reef points is not a critical item. If the boat is still overpowered after you tie in the first reef, drop or furl the jib completely. The main alone (full or reefed, depending on wind strength) will still provide enough power to keep the boat moving well. Hunters have powerful mains (which is probably why one would consider a second set of reef points in the first place). I was taught a long time ago that the headsail goes up last and comes down first. Because of the mainsheet tackle, the main is easier to trim than the jib (no winch needed). You only have to deal with one sheet (easier tacking) and since both the luff and foot of the main are restrained (as opposed to just the luff of the jib) it is a more manageable sail. About the only time I might consider sailing under jib alone is when going downwind in heavy air. Of course, that's just my opinion... I could be wrong. (thanks, Dennis) Peter S/V Raven
IMHO (based on personal experience) a second set of reef points is not a critical item. If the boat is still overpowered after you tie in the first reef, drop or furl the jib completely. The main alone (full or reefed, depending on wind strength) will still provide enough power to keep the boat moving well. Hunters have powerful mains (which is probably why one would consider a second set of reef points in the first place). I was taught a long time ago that the headsail goes up last and comes down first. Because of the mainsheet tackle, the main is easier to trim than the jib (no winch needed). You only have to deal with one sheet (easier tacking) and since both the luff and foot of the main are restrained (as opposed to just the luff of the jib) it is a more manageable sail. About the only time I might consider sailing under jib alone is when going downwind in heavy air. Of course, that's just my opinion... I could be wrong. (thanks, Dennis) Peter S/V Raven
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Sean Coerse
Reef Point
I have an H240 and sail it on the Chesapeake Bay. I have sailed this boat in 20-25 knots of wind for over 5 hours at a time with the main single reefed and the jib furled about 50%. I dont see needing another reef in the main because the first reef is so deep. If you need to be at a third reef point, second on this boat then I wouldn't want to be on the water. The boat does sail better if you have a furler and can reduce the jib instead of dropping it. Enjoy the boat!!!
I have an H240 and sail it on the Chesapeake Bay. I have sailed this boat in 20-25 knots of wind for over 5 hours at a time with the main single reefed and the jib furled about 50%. I dont see needing another reef in the main because the first reef is so deep. If you need to be at a third reef point, second on this boat then I wouldn't want to be on the water. The boat does sail better if you have a furler and can reduce the jib instead of dropping it. Enjoy the boat!!!
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Jeff Davis
I plan to add one
I own a y2000 H240 with roller furling. There have been times when I wanted to reef further. You can sail with just the main or just the jib, but the boat won't point into the wind very well in that configuration. I am planning to add a second reef point to my main this winter. It should only cost about $100, so is worth it if you only need it once. Just my 2 cents.
I own a y2000 H240 with roller furling. There have been times when I wanted to reef further. You can sail with just the main or just the jib, but the boat won't point into the wind very well in that configuration. I am planning to add a second reef point to my main this winter. It should only cost about $100, so is worth it if you only need it once. Just my 2 cents.
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Dave Brown
reef points
Every one has there own ways of doing things, and there own opinion, so I'll put in my 5 cents worth. Reef points in the main--A must!!!-- You realy need two, and you should practice using them, so when you need them you know what your doing!! As for the Jib. I use a standard jib. But, I have a reef points in it as well!, And not to be out done by my dock mates, I carry a smaller Jib from a F.J.or Lido 14. just to be on the safe side. Now as for sailing on just the JIB, DONT DO IT!!! If the winds that strong. use just the Main. I'v seen a mast or two bent, or broken, by just using the Jib. Think about it, Have someone stand and look up the Mast, now have someone giv the fore stay a HARD pull one way or the other, did it bend? If the wind up, and a gust hits, well its your boat! Like I said, every one has there own opinion. Sailing in Nebr. Dave B. bd52014@alltel.net
Every one has there own ways of doing things, and there own opinion, so I'll put in my 5 cents worth. Reef points in the main--A must!!!-- You realy need two, and you should practice using them, so when you need them you know what your doing!! As for the Jib. I use a standard jib. But, I have a reef points in it as well!, And not to be out done by my dock mates, I carry a smaller Jib from a F.J.or Lido 14. just to be on the safe side. Now as for sailing on just the JIB, DONT DO IT!!! If the winds that strong. use just the Main. I'v seen a mast or two bent, or broken, by just using the Jib. Think about it, Have someone stand and look up the Mast, now have someone giv the fore stay a HARD pull one way or the other, did it bend? If the wind up, and a gust hits, well its your boat! Like I said, every one has there own opinion. Sailing in Nebr. Dave B. bd52014@alltel.net
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Dan Busche
single reef
I just sold my '99 H240 and I only have the one standard reef point and a furling jib. I noticed that sailing in gusts of 35+ and just the one reef (which is at mid point of the main) and jib furled in, I noticed that the boat was very slow. Since the one reef is located at a point where most second reefs are, I never had the desire to add another reef. That would make the boat even slower. Remember, this is a water ballasted boat and if the wind is that strong that you just want to put up a handkerchief, don't go sailing. I had one experience at my local lake here where the wind was gusting in the 50-60 knot range and I was not going to go out, but a small daysailer with three sailers were stranded on the lake tired from trying to paddle back against the wind (storm) to the marina. My friend (300lb+) and I (240lb) got into my boat with motor alone and pulled them back to the ramp in the harbor. Afterwards I went out again not wanting to try to dock my boat in these conditions and we were hit by a gust. Now remember, we were motoring, jib furled in, and main in the cover. My friend and I were sitting on the windward side and we started leaning so much, that the prop (long shaft) started to get out of the water. Now that was scary. Again, these were conditions were no sailboat should be out on the water and I immidiately turned around and went back to the marina and docked, strong wind gusts or not. Not to have a second reef is just my humble opinion. If you need to reef even more, don't go out, it is too windy! Enjoy your new boat, it is a lot of fun! Dan
I just sold my '99 H240 and I only have the one standard reef point and a furling jib. I noticed that sailing in gusts of 35+ and just the one reef (which is at mid point of the main) and jib furled in, I noticed that the boat was very slow. Since the one reef is located at a point where most second reefs are, I never had the desire to add another reef. That would make the boat even slower. Remember, this is a water ballasted boat and if the wind is that strong that you just want to put up a handkerchief, don't go sailing. I had one experience at my local lake here where the wind was gusting in the 50-60 knot range and I was not going to go out, but a small daysailer with three sailers were stranded on the lake tired from trying to paddle back against the wind (storm) to the marina. My friend (300lb+) and I (240lb) got into my boat with motor alone and pulled them back to the ramp in the harbor. Afterwards I went out again not wanting to try to dock my boat in these conditions and we were hit by a gust. Now remember, we were motoring, jib furled in, and main in the cover. My friend and I were sitting on the windward side and we started leaning so much, that the prop (long shaft) started to get out of the water. Now that was scary. Again, these were conditions were no sailboat should be out on the water and I immidiately turned around and went back to the marina and docked, strong wind gusts or not. Not to have a second reef is just my humble opinion. If you need to reef even more, don't go out, it is too windy! Enjoy your new boat, it is a lot of fun! Dan
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