Hi Bill I sailed on a boat with a furling asymmetrical spinnaker. This system was new in 2011. We had some issues when unfurling. If it was not furled exactly right then somehow one section would be furling while another unfurling. We did sort that out and the next year this was the sail used in cruising class Newport to Bermuda. The kinks were worked out and we had no issues.
One thing with that system is that it took a LONG time to furl in the sail. This may make it impractical for races with short legs. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of William Walker via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 24, 2017 12:56 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: wwadjo...@aol.com Subject: Stus-List asymmetrical furling I would be interested in hearing others with experience with top down furlers for asym sail. I frequently race and sail shorthanded and would love to fly my asym on occasion. I have no problem, even single handed when day sailing, but when racing shorthanded transition at a mark rounding between asym and headsail is tough. I am particularly interested in manner of attachment out front of furling genny but without addition of sprit and how that may be accomplished. To have no impact on my phrf, tack must attach no more than 12 inches in front of furler. The bow casting seems substantial but I am uncertain if drilling through and attaching shackle is wise. Thanks in advance. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater Mi Lake MICHIGAN Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
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