Reefing oints

[George Ohlendorf]

Due to some issues at home, I have listed my 170 on this site, but have not had any response, so I may be keeping her after all. If I do, I may have reefing points added (not standard on a 2003). Does anyone know what this may cost?

 

[George Ohlendorf]

Sorry for the typo

Subject title should be Reefing Points....not oints!

 

[Stu]

Just added them!

I just added them to my 170. I took my sail to St. Louis Sailing and they added one reef point for $60.00. It took about 3 weeks from taking it in, to getting the sail back.

 

[gball]

Reefing points cost

George,First of all, I hope you get to keep the 170!On topic now, I just had a SECOND set of reef points put into my 170's main. I sent the sail to North Sails in Tampa and the installation cost $70. The entire process, from sending to them to receiving the sail back again was only about 4 days. Of course, a primary reef may cost a "tad" more because my second reef only has two cringle-tie points. By the way, I've never had to use the second reef, but if I'm ever caught by surprise in rising winds and the motor dies, I might be able to hobble home deeply reefed, with no jib.To see what a doublereefed 170 looks like, go to my photo forum on this page!Mike G.Alachua, FL

 

[gball]

Differing times for installation

Wow! Reading Stu's email on turnaround time for his reef points might be a good lobby toward sending to North Sails to have reef points installed! Looks like his install was cheaper 60. as opposed to 70., but three weeks to get it back!? -I now GREATLY appreciate having received mine back from North in a few days!MG