I was able to keep my rod forestay and my rigger did discount the furler and did the install as Dennis suggested. The mast was down anyhow.
Joel On Tuesday, January 5, 2016, Graham Collins via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > If you are reasonably handy then you can install it. Best to drop the > mast, but it can be done mast up if you can keep the forestay. And keeping > the forestay will depend on what furler you go with, I've got a Harken > cruising unit #1, had to change the forestay when I installed it. > > I'd go with a new sail, but then it is really easy to recommend to someone > else that they spend their money... > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > On 2016-01-05 10:24 PM, Curtis via CnC-List wrote: > > I have mostly light winds here in Beaufort SC. > So out to 150% or at least a 135% would be best. > But, Can I install it? do I keep my forstay? > > > On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 9:11 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');> > cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: > >> Congrats! >> My 2 cents: >> >> 15 - 25 year old sails are shot. I don't know what your wind conditions >> are like, but I would buy a Harken furler and a good Dacron sail that >> covers most of your wind conditions. Partially furled sails are not >> great upwind, but are fine for cruising. >> It will cost several hundred dollars each to convert the old sails. You >> might be better off picking up a used #3 and converting the #1 or vice >> versa depending on condition. >> You can stay within your budget if you shop around. >> If you are happy with the sock, keep it. >> >> Joel. >> >> >> On Tuesday, January 5, 2016, Curtis via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: >> >>> I have the approval from the admiral to purchase a new sail and furler >>> system for my C&C30MK1. 1981 1/4 ss wire >>> >>> Any advise on how or what to buy? I have no Idea how to proceed. I have >>> a 115% 135% and a 170%. all hank on sails. I have a asymmetrical in a sock >>> as well. >>> >>> My budget needs to be around or below $4, to 5 grand. >>> >>> I'm looking for advise on the complete package. >>> >>> 1) can I install it? >>> >>> 2) how do I know what to buy? I sail local with fun club racing? >>> >>> 3) my sails are all from the 1980's and 1990's? Throw them out and buy >>> new? >>> >>> 3) Asy furler? >>> >>> Thanks for your help >>> >>> >>> >>> Capt,Curtis McDaniel >>> >>> >>> >>> Dataw island Marina >>> >>> 843-838-8410 <843-554-8901> Office >>> >>> * <http://www.datawmarina.com/>http://www.datawmarina.com/ >>> <http://www.datawmarina.com/>* >>> >>> *~~~~ __/) ~~~~* >>> >>> . >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > > -- > > *Best regards,* > > > *Curtis McDaniel, * > > > *C&C 30-MK1 East Coast Lady * > > Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you > didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away > from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. > Discover. -Mark Twain > http://eastcostlady.blogspot.com/ > > > > * > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','bobhick...@rogers.com');>cpt.b...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cpt.b...@gmail.com');>* > > > *~~~~ __/) ~~~~* > > . > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address:CnC-List@cnc-list.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at:http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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