Gary:

I use a 190 square ft Pentex reacher to go with Pentex squaretop when racing Portsmouth in the Wed night races on the lake. I HAVE to furl it in over 12 knots to weather as it is to much to handle solo. I also love to furl it between races. Don't know anything about self tackers. System works great for me. Each his own.

Doug Snell
Hobie 17
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