Ron and Cathryn, As far a reefing on my CDI furler, I just pay out the jib sheet and haul in the reefing line as tension (or lack thereof) allows. As far as making sail changes, I generally check the weather and make the determination which sail to fly prior to launching. This time of the year in S.F. Bay, it's usually my working jib. The 150 can be reefed but I tend to get carried away, particularly off the wind, and show more sail than prudent. By running the working jib, I avoid the temptation of flying too much of the 150 and the risk of blowing it out. That said, I don't think it would be too difficult to change the jib while underway, depending on the conditions, of course. In case you're not familiar with how CDI headsails are attached, there is a small bolt rope on the luff that is fed into a track on the furler extrusion very much like a main sail bolt rope is fed into the track on your mast.
Bob Campbell Montgomery 17 #615 "Alina" Lodi, CA -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of ron and cathryn goodspeed Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 7:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: M_Boats: CDI Furler Hello Bob and others with CDI furlers, could you run thru the progression of reducing sail on your M17? when going from a reefed 150 to the working jib do you change sails on the water as the winds are increasing or make the decision on which sail to use at the dock? how many reefs do you have in the main and when are these tied in as you reduce the genoa/jib? we are thinking about getting new sails and furler and have no experience with winds above about 15 knots...so far we have just carried on with our working jib and full main. RAIL DOWN!! thanks, ron and cathryn goodspeed M17 "hula pie" #025 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
