Jack, thanks for the information. Could you tell much difference between the standard jib and the furler jib in just general sailing. This boat will never be raced. If it is even just good enough it will never go back to the battens. I like the matching colored sails. If I find a matching sail I would buy it and have that one cut. My other option was to put a net between the hulls to keep the jib out of the water when it is down. I go out of the canal with an electric motor.