Thanks Dave - I will get in touch with both these sail makers and have a chat. I am keeping the boat in the bay for a while and when I can afford the trailer, I will want to trailer it more frequently. I guess like most things there will be pros and cons with a furled jib vs a hanked one. Thank you, Todd Todd Bradley todd@btbuilders.net Cell 916-616-6870 Office 916-740-3069 Fax 916-642-8200 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of W David Scobie Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 9:21 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: M23 many good discussions can be had about furling/reefing headsails. they do complicate rigging and trailering. they do reduce the amount of foredeck work. even more debate to be had when you discuss sail shape as the headsail size is reduced (the more you reduce the worse the shape gets). Harry Pattison at Elliott-Pattison Sailmakers knows the M23. E/P is located in Newport Beach. http://www.epsails.com/ Judy Blumhorst (aka, JudyB) with Hyde Sails also knows the M23. Judy is also in the S.F. area (Danville). Judy is also very knowledgeable about using furlers on trailerable boats. http://www.judybsails.com :: Dave Scobie --- On Fri, 4/5/13, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Roller furling headsail gear is usually a good idea. Don't know how they are with setting up and taking down for trailering. Nice to have especially with Bay area winds.
On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 10:53 PM, Todd Bradley <todd@btbuilders.net> wrote:
Thanks Bones!
Ok - here are my first questions.
I'm going to need sails, any recommendations for sail makers?
I was talking to the guy that will be re-doing my standing rigging and he suggested that I install a head sail roller furling. Sounds like a good idea, especially for Bay Area sailing. Would most agree?
Thanks!
Todd Ce Cee M23