How much does a furling mainsail cost?

How much does a furling mainsail cost?

The furling drum is on the front of the mast and incorporates a manual override option. Leisure Furl produces eight models for boats from 27-70ft in aluminium or carbon. Average price ex VAT for a 45-footer: US$16,000 (approx £13,000).

Can you reef a furling genoa?

With a furler, the genoa can be reefed or stowed from the safety of the cockpit without the physical effort of dragging sails onto the foredeck, so a small crew can sail a large boat, or a moderate size boat can be single- handed.

Can you reef a roller furling jib?

To reef the sail, first ease the sheet to reduce the load on it, and then pull in the furling line. Make sure you keep some tension on the sheet while the sail is being furled. You should be able to reef a furling genoa on a 40-footer by hand – be very careful if you are using a winch.

Can you reef a furling mainsail?

Furling Mainsail Advantages A furling mainsail is easy to reef and un-reef from the cockpit while underway – a great advantage in San Francisco Bay where winds can be highly variable. There’s no need to flake and cover the mainsail when done sailing. Roll it up, close the line clutches, and you’re done!

How often should sails be replaced?

On average, sails need replacing every 5-10 years, depending on quality of the fabric and the amount of sailing. Most people replace their sails every 7 years.

How do you reef a furling mainsail?

Reefing the Mainsail by Furling Into the Mast You can either motor into the wind or use the jibsail to head onto a close haul or close reach and let the mainsheet out until the load disappears from the mainsail. Then wrap the mainsail outhaul around the winch and release the clutch holding the outhaul.

What wind speed should I Reef?

Many sailors put in reefs at arbitrarily set wind speeds. A common guideline is to put the first reef in at 15 knots, and the second reef at 20 knots of wind speed. From this guideline, you can then determine when you want to reef. If you feel fine at 15 knots, keep the sails up a little longer.

Can you reef a self tacking jib?

Reefing of the self-tacking jib is, indeed, not the best idea. When partly furled, the foot gets shorter but you can’t adjust the sheet point forward, meaning more vertical loads on the foot.

What does a boom vang do?

The vang allows vertical adjustment of the boom, and is an extremely important tool to shape the main for speed. Tension the vang to tighten the leech, flatten the sail and bend the mast. Cruisers use the vang to keep the boom from rising when sailing downwind and abraiding the main.

Why do sails deteriorate?

Structurally, though, sails gradually lose their integrity as the materials and stitching fail under the influence of the sun and use. Sails that stretch too much are unable to retain a critical airfoil shape (having a distinct rounded entry and flat, straight exit).