[C38] Headsail Luff conversion

[Les Howell]

One other thing, Max,
    The lead from the top block to the headstay bearing which supports the 
head of the sail is crucial.  Refer to the roller furler installation 
information.  IF this angle is too shallow (too nearly parallel to the head 
stay) the furler will curl the halyard around the furling assembly and bind 
it up.  If it is too wide, the halyard will be too hard to haul up the last 
few feet.  Along with that is the luff length.  If the sail luff is too 
short, you will need to have a pendant from the top of the sail to the 
bearing so the lead angle will be right for the halyard.  If the sail luff 
is too long, it will drape over the drum at the bottom and won't furl 
correctly or bind up.

Regards,
Les H
Les Howell Technical Specialist, Teradyne (retired) hlhowell at pacbell.net IM: 
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Max Soto" <maxsoto at hotmail.com>
To: <Listserve at catalina38.org>
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: [C38] Headsail Luff conversion


> Hi there,
>
> I just saw  their web page, and found a lot of used sails that will match 
> my
> boat.
> I'm considering this as a good option, but first of all, I guess I'll 
> better
> install the furler and measure my max. luff lenght. My unofficial lenght 
> is
> around 48'.
>
> Max
>
>
>
>>From: "Jim and Barbara" <williams at barbara-james.com>
>>Reply-To: Catalina 38 Listserve <Listserve at catalina38.org>
>>To: "'Catalina 38 Listserve'" <Listserve at catalina38.org>
>>Subject: Re: [C38] Headsail Luff conversion
>>Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 19:57:19 -0500
>>
>>I agree with Les' comments.  My personal favorite for used sails is
>>http://www.baconsails.com/.  I have no affiliation with them, but I drop 
>>in
>>their store almost every time I'm in Annapolis, and have bought a couple 
>>of
>>sails from them.  Good folks, good prices, good selection.
>>
>>Jim Williams
>>C38 #180
>>Checks in the Mail
>>Norfolk, VA
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
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>>[mailto:Listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Max Soto
>>Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:11 AM
>>To: Listserve at catalina38.org
>>Subject: [C38] Headsail Luff conversion
>>
>>
>>Hi everybody,
>>
>>I need some advise from you.
>>I recently bought a roller furler for Estancia, and I need to change the
>>luff on my headsail from hanks to luff tape. they are old and just want to
>>take advantage of them while I buy a new one on a couple of years.
>>
>>My question is:
>>Are there any downsides for this conversion???? I found the luff tape kit
>>sailrite.com for $120.
>>The other choice is replacing the sail, but it will obviously involve
>>mooore
>>money!
>>
>>Is this woth it????
>>
>>thaks,
>>
>>Max Soto
>>C387 #198 ESTANCIA
>>Puntarenas, Costa Rica
>>
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