I agree with you Jack, I have a harken furler (drum) that i use for recreation and i must say that it is very nice to have on the 16 when the wind really begins to pick up. I sail solo most of the time, so if I ever feel i might be overpowered, I just go back in, take out the battens, and slap on the furler, that way, i can reduce sail area quickly and easily if I ever need to. Yes, the roach on the stock sail does flap around a bit when the wind picks up, but I kinda like it,.....I'm one of those people who don't mind when the rudders scream, and the roach of the jib sounds like a helicopter above you.


~vinny~