Clarence, Even though I pollute the M-List frequently with my amateur opinions, I have a lifetime of learning to do. My question: Why would you need a reef-point on a roller-reefing headsail? I'm jealous of your tanbark jib: I'll bet it really "classes up" Carpe Ventum (which is ironic, b/c the tanbark color is intended to imitate a working-boat's sail, so is not traditionally "yachty", but SO pretty). I attended a seminar with Lin and Larry Pardey at Strictly Sail Chicago a couple weekends ago. They talked about cruising on a budget, and said they preferred colored sails to white, b/c they hold up better: They're less susceptible to UV damage . . . I was surprised at this, because I thought color would "soak up the sun", but when I think about it, I guess most sunbrella protection for furling sails is colored. I will definitely mount tanbark when I have the budget, b/c not only do I think it's beautiful, but apparently it makes common sense, too (unless the initial cost is outrageously higher, but I don't think that's the case). --Craig
----- Original Message ----- From: "n9ca" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 6:08 PM Subject: roller furling for my new Montgomery 17? Mike, I purchased a new M-17 , s/n 604 which was delivered in 2000. I have the CDI roller furler you mentioned, but I installed it myself. The advantage in having it installed at the factory, is that it will save you the trouble of sending the sail off to its manufacturer to remove the hanks and add the bead required to slide into the CDI. While you are at it, I'd ask for a second reefing point. The furler will have to be lashed to the mast when you are trailering the boat, but it can be easily done with bungees. The bungees I found best for that are the ones that have a ball on each end, and are short enough to reach around the mast in one loop. I ordered a 150% tanbark jib from Bob's oem supplier, Elliott-Pattison, and received very good service. Skip Elliott is the person I dealt with, and he was very helpful and extremely patient with my lack of sailing experience. (Skip Elliott Phone 949-645-6697, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]). I would not hesitate to deal with Elliott Pattison if I ever buy another sail. Best of luck. Clarence Andrews M-17 Carpe Ventum M-6-10 Carpe Ventum Jr. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
