Fw: [Rhodes22-list] Rope luff pad question

Fri Feb 9 08:42:01 EST 2007

Doug - Both of the sails that came with my boat had rope luff. I haven't 
used a foam luff so I can't compare but the rope luff worked great when 
furled.

PT - I am curious about your new sail. I am ordering a sail this spring and 
half been considering all of the options. I have held off long enough...well 
actually too long. I am leaning towards dacron because I will leave the sail 
on the boat. I am guessing yours is a race sail; is there a sacrificial 
strip? Did you bother with window?  My current quantum sail is dacron and 
the sacrifical strip is a heavier grade dacron. It holds shape much better 
than some of the heavier cloths used. The dacron lasted 6 years and is just 
now showiing signs of wear. I am thinging of ordering the same...did you 
provide actual measurements or did they have something "on file"? I know you 
will update us when you recieve....oh yeah how long did they say it would 
take?

Thanks,

Wally

>From: "Peter Thorn" <pthorn at nc.rr.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "Rhodes 22 List Members" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>CC: Dan Calore <dan at direct.northsails.com>
>Subject: Fw: [Rhodes22-list] Rope luff pad question
>Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:11:37 -0500
>
>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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