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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.


Like you, I'm strictly a recreational sailor. I'm sure experienced users would notice a difference in performance, but I didn't. When I replaced my H16 with a Prindle 18, I installed a furling jib on that boat also. It is so nice to be able to depower the boat quickly, that I'm not worried about the performance trade-off. Coming into a dock or beach and being able to make the jib disapear makes some of those frightening moments a lot easier to deal with.
Jack


Jack Hoying Fort Loramie, Ohio