Fw: [Rhodes22-list] Rope luff pad question

[Peter Thorn]

Doug,

I really don't know, but passed your note to Dan Calore, who just sold me a
PHRF optimized semi-mylar 3.2 oz 155, and got Dan's response below.

Cruising Direct is North's discount high volume outlet.  Sold on the web in
Rhode Island, designed in San Diego (by North guys) and manufactured in Sri
Lanka.  Globalization has hit sails!  The price was excellent, but I haven't
received the sail yet.  They were responsive to my concerns for a max luff
and high clew.  They guaranteed critical measurements (luff and LP) to
reasonable tolerance, +/- 2" everywhere else.  We'll see...

Good luck with your new sail.

PT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Calore" <dan at direct.northsails.com>
To: "'Peter Thorn'" <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:53 PM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Rope luff pad question


> Peter,
>    We actually use the RopeLuff pad as well.   As far as cost goes the
> ropeluff is cost more money to manufacture and install then a foam luff.
> North Sails is using the Ropeluff pads on almost every sail, because they
> maintain their shape over the life of the sail better then a foam luff,
they
> do not absorb water  or mildew as quickly as a foam luff either.  Another
> advantage is that you can remove the rope from the luff pocket and
reinstall
> it relatively easily if you so desire.   Having sailed with both the foam
> and rope I think that the ropeluff gives you better shape when partially
> furled and would go with that on my own boat.
>
> Peter I hope this helps, if you need more detail please let me know.
>
> Dan Calore
> Cruising Direct Sails
> North Sails
> 1-888-424-7328
> 1-401-366-6012
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Thorn [mailto:pthorn at nc.rr.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:43 PM
> To: Dan Calore
> Subject: Fw: [Rhodes22-list] Rope luff pad question
>
> Dan,
>
> This came in on the Rhodes 22 list-serve today.  I would appreciate your
> comments.  As I recall you use foam luffs, right?
>
> PT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gardner, Douglas (LNG-DAY)" <douglas.gardner at lexisnexis.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 2:27 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rope luff pad question
>
>
> Hi everybody,
>
> Do any of you have experience with a rope luff pad?
>
>
>
> I just received my new 150% Genoa, and had specified a seafoam luff pad.
> However, it was delivered from Doyle with a rope luff pad.  I know that
> North is touting the rope luff as the next great thing (doesn't
> compress, doesn't absorb water, etc.).  But it seems to me that its
> greatest advantage is that it is easy to install, and that is probably
> why Doyle is going with it too.  Stan said that all of their larger
> sails still come with the foam pad, so he doesn't know what is going on.
>
>
>
> Before I send it back to Doyle and tell them to send me what I asked
> for, I'd like some opinions on whether or not I should be glad I have
> the rope luff pad instead of the foam pad. My web searches haven't
> turned up anything but the company propaganda, so I really don't have an
> objective opinion.  I won't have the opportunity to try it until May,
> and my guess is that will be a little late to tell them to do it right!
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> --Doug Gardner
>
> s/v Fretnaught
>
>
>
>
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