Can you convert in-mast furling to slab reefing?
By Sarah Smith
Can you convert in-mast furling to slab reefing?
Convert the existing mast from in-mast furling to slab reefing. I talked to a local expert rigger and he did something similar on another boat recently. Essentially it involves removing the foil and halyard inside the mast, then sealing up the mast with an aluminum plate that is machine screwed in place.
Can you reef in-mast furling?
Furling Mainsail Advantages A furling mainsail is easy to reef and un-reef from the cockpit while underway – a great advantage in San Francisco Bay where winds can be highly variable. There’s no need to flake and cover the mainsail when done sailing. Roll it up, close the line clutches, and you’re done!
How much does it cost to install a mast on a sailboat?
Replacing a mast costs between $15,000 – $30,000 for an average sailboat. Out of that, $4,000 – $6,000 is the cost of labor. The mast itself costs between $10,000 – $25,000. The total cost of a sailboat mast replacement raises exponentially as you go up in boat size.
What is a lazy jack system for sailing?
Lazy jacks are networks of lines that are rigged along each side of the mainsail from multiple points on the boom or a stack pack to a point on the mast just above the spreaders, at about 60% the mast’s height. Their purpose is to hold the mainsail on top of the boom when it is lowered.
How much does a carbon fiber mast cost?
A carbon fiber mast typically costs 3-4 times more than an aluminum mast. If a carbon mast is offered as an upsell, it is at a premium expense. On a 40-foot boat, a carbon fiber mast could be more than a $40,000 upgrade.
Where are Selden masts made?
Gosport
All Seldén’s carbon masts, both furling and conventional, are manufactured at its facility in Gosport using its unique computer-controlled mandrel filament winding technique.
What is a Dutchman flaking system?
The Dutchman Mainsail Flaking System uses vertical control lines laced through fairleads in the sail to automatically flake the sail. The sail slides up and down on the lines like a window shade. As the sail is dropped, the lines guide the main down to alternate sides of the boom.
