[Rhodes22-list] Gelcoat Repair/ New Headsail furling system

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Marc,

My GB furler is three years old and doesn't allow headsail changes without dropping the mast. I wish it did. Sounds like a sweet setup. 

Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Jacksonville, FL



> On Mar 22, 2016, at 1:16 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ric
> 
> I can confirm the new system is designed to allow changing the headsail
> without dropping the mast.
> 
> Having never seen the system in operation, I just unpacked the box to take a
> look at the parts. It does not look like there is a luff groove in the
> setup. I am thinking once the headsail is hauled up the forestay, one or two
> turns on the furling system will provide a positive attachment along the
> leech.  But what do I know?
> 
> Maybe Ted has this installed and can offer additional info? 
> 
> 
> 
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> Marc B.
> s/v Baby Steps 
> Westminster MA
> Sailing Narragansett Bay
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