[Rhodes22-list] Furling headsail replacement

[Rick Lange]

Hi Michael,

You'll need a new forestay to accommodate the new foil.

Regards,

Rick Lange


On Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 12:20 PM Michael McKay <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> The recent threads regarding mainsails and racing performance issues
> prompts me to ask a question that’s been on my mind.
>
> My boat has the factory furler, which requires me to drop the mast to
> remove the headsail.  I’d like the option of being able to change out my
> 130 for a working jib when appropriate for higher wind race days.
>
> I’ve been contemplating replacing my furler with a CDI or Harken, but I
> believe I will need an additional halyard for that and my masthead doesn’t
> have an extra sheave. Has anyone done that replacement and could you share
> what your experience was?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael McKay
> s/v Liber (2006/2018)
>
> Sent from my iPhone