I am wavering between systems for an asym spinnaker. ATN sock for less overall $ or Facnor furler for easier dousing. Which would it be? Spinnaker won't necessarily be a reaching spi but rather a downwind but without pole. Thoughts?
Sock vs Furler
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I purchased an ATN sock for my Hunter 31 a couple of years ago and it worked really well. For my Hunter 386 I purchased a CDI a-spin furler for $800 higher cost vs. $700 for an ATN sock. I justified the extra expense based on the ease of release and dousing without leaving the cockpit.
My understanding of the use of the Code 0 furler is that the luff of the spinnaker has a firm line in it, compared to the deeper downwind sail. Have you done your homework to assure that the sail you've bought can work with a furler?
There was a discussion here, read both pages
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f124/cruising-asymetrical-and-furler-82625-2.html#post961200
There was a discussion here, read both pages
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f124/cruising-asymetrical-and-furler-82625-2.html#post961200
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The Selden GX system works on the principle of ( Top Down Furling ) the head of the sail is attached to the halyard swivel and the tack is attached to the freely rotating tack ring on the lower swivel while the luff of the sail is free flying.The riged anti-torsion rope connects the halyard swivel and the lower.
The spinnaker furls tightly just like a jib.
Nick
The Selden GX system works on the principle of ( Top Down Furling ) the head of the sail is attached to the halyard swivel and the tack is attached to the freely rotating tack ring on the lower swivel while the luff of the sail is free flying.The riged anti-torsion rope connects the halyard swivel and the lower.
The spinnaker furls tightly just like a jib.
Nick
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It allows deploying and furling back in easy from cockpit or just plain easy furling and unfurling.
nick
It allows deploying and furling back in easy from cockpit or just plain easy furling and unfurling.
nick
All great points and info! Since I haven';t bought the sail yet I will buy the one that makes a whole package and it seems that since I will be using it more for a downwind set up instead of reaching I might go for the sock. I am also still confused on why one would spend the $ on a reaching spinnaker to cover the same points of sailing as a jib unless the spi is for lighter air. I do know that since my wife and I are usually the only sailors on the boat that I want to avoid the spinnaker pole, topping, etc. Thanks for the input.
I just read about this furler and it seems like the answer to a maiden's prayer. I would love to hear your experiences with it. It appears that this furler is for asym spinnakers and cruising spinnaker which means loose luff and more downwind than a Code 0 or reaching spi. is that the reason you purchased it?
It's their choice for the point of sail they most often want or need to use. Many folks have finally (thankfully?) given up on those huge 155% jibs, because they're horrible in heavier air and sometimes have too heavy material for light air. They run 110s to 130s max on their jibs and use the AS for light air. Doing that, they opt for reaching AS, not downwind sails. You can always tack downwind with a reaching sail, but ya can't reach with a downwind sail. You might wanna reconsider...:neutral:
Good point Stu! And tacking downwind is faster and somewhat safer than dead run OR big chute with pole, etc. Maybe the reaching spi with furler is what I want after all. Thanks Stu. You are always full of wisdom! Sandy
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