Hello, Now that we have our front stay being fit for a roller furling...we would like some input on whether to have our regular jib or our 150genoa sent into a sailmaker for a luft...are there any suggestions, or is putting the 150 on out of the question?? Thanks for your ideas and input. Kathy and paul
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John Langsenkamp
!50 on furler
I would put a 150 on the furler. You can always shorten the sail are if needed. If you put a smaller sail on you wouln't be able to increase your sail area in light winds. Definetly go with the 150. Langsey C-36, #129 Beulah
I would put a 150 on the furler. You can always shorten the sail are if needed. If you put a smaller sail on you wouln't be able to increase your sail area in light winds. Definetly go with the 150. Langsey C-36, #129 Beulah
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Gary Jensen
headsail size
I have a 36 and installed roller furling on it six years ago. I put on a 110% with an eclipical luff sewn in so it will have the correct shape when reefing it. I sail S F bay where 30 + knots of wind are always expected. A lot depends on where you sail and the conditions. last week we did a race on another 36 and he had a 150% genoa and it was fine in the light air. It did furl in ok but the shape would have been bad if we had tried to sail with it reefed. I would consider a 130% with an eclipital luff if I had it over....Good Luck gary
I have a 36 and installed roller furling on it six years ago. I put on a 110% with an eclipical luff sewn in so it will have the correct shape when reefing it. I sail S F bay where 30 + knots of wind are always expected. A lot depends on where you sail and the conditions. last week we did a race on another 36 and he had a 150% genoa and it was fine in the light air. It did furl in ok but the shape would have been bad if we had tried to sail with it reefed. I would consider a 130% with an eclipital luff if I had it over....Good Luck gary
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Echo Gulf
150
When our C27 was equiped with a Harken roller furlling, a new UK Sails 150 genoa was fitted to it. We are more than satisfyed with this sail, it has proven to be highly versatile in light or heavy airs. If your area of sailing has a broad spectrum of winds, I would reccomend using your 150 as the primary genoa.
When our C27 was equiped with a Harken roller furlling, a new UK Sails 150 genoa was fitted to it. We are more than satisfyed with this sail, it has proven to be highly versatile in light or heavy airs. If your area of sailing has a broad spectrum of winds, I would reccomend using your 150 as the primary genoa.
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Rod
Use the 150
If your 27 is anything like my 30 (very headsail driven) and your choice is a jib or a 150% go with the 150%. I keep two mains, one storm jib, a 140% and a 150% on my boat, however, I would like to eventually get a 110 for high winds and one reef in the main conditions. I have no use for a standard jib.
If your 27 is anything like my 30 (very headsail driven) and your choice is a jib or a 150% go with the 150%. I keep two mains, one storm jib, a 140% and a 150% on my boat, however, I would like to eventually get a 110 for high winds and one reef in the main conditions. I have no use for a standard jib.
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Charlie Gruetzner
Go with the 150
Paul, I have to agree with everybody else. When I put the roller furling on Angels' Grace my 1986 Catalina 27. I used the 150. I have been very happy with the performance of the boat. I like the ability of rolling the sail up or out as wind conditions change. Good luck
Paul, I have to agree with everybody else. When I put the roller furling on Angels' Grace my 1986 Catalina 27. I used the 150. I have been very happy with the performance of the boat. I like the ability of rolling the sail up or out as wind conditions change. Good luck
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D. BROOKS
HEAD SAIL
I have a 155 R/F on a tll rig. I am overpowerd in winds above 13kn. I primarily cruise. My next sail will be a 135 for better visability, ease of handeling, better reefing in high winds, shorter whisker pole. Keep in mind that a roller furl sail has to be cut down on the leech and foot to be able to furl. So a 150 sail is really a cut down 170 hanked on sail. My 155 comes back to the cockpit when sheeted in hard.
I have a 155 R/F on a tll rig. I am overpowerd in winds above 13kn. I primarily cruise. My next sail will be a 135 for better visability, ease of handeling, better reefing in high winds, shorter whisker pole. Keep in mind that a roller furl sail has to be cut down on the leech and foot to be able to furl. So a 150 sail is really a cut down 170 hanked on sail. My 155 comes back to the cockpit when sheeted in hard.
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Bruce Harkness
Foam Luff
When I purchased a new head sail for my furler, I bought a 160. As previously mentioned, you lose some sail area when it is cut for the furler. The best money I ever spent was to have a foam luff installed. It keeps a reasonable headsail shape when I need to reduce the sail area. My previous headsail, without the foam luff, lost it's effective shape when I furled it in. After all, one of the advantages of a furler is to reduce sail area without having to go to the bow to change sails.
When I purchased a new head sail for my furler, I bought a 160. As previously mentioned, you lose some sail area when it is cut for the furler. The best money I ever spent was to have a foam luff installed. It keeps a reasonable headsail shape when I need to reduce the sail area. My previous headsail, without the foam luff, lost it's effective shape when I furled it in. After all, one of the advantages of a furler is to reduce sail area without having to go to the bow to change sails.
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Robert Fischer
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