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Post by kiwicruiser on Oct 13, 2006 18:36:35 GMT
Hello from Auckland NZ. I have ordered a 42DS, currently in production and due to delivery to NZ sometime mid Jan 07 - just in time for our best sailing in the Gulf. I am getting conflicting adfvice about wthere I shoudl run with the standard Furling Main or upgrade to the Classic. The yacht will be used for coastal NZ initially to build up my hours, as I am new to sailing, and ultimately offshore Pacific initially, possibly beyond in a couple of years. One curved ball is that I have cancer - good prognosis but I must acknowledge that in time (hopefully long) I may become weaker. All of the sailing will be with my partner Allie who has alot of Bluewater experience but in build is hardly a rugged seafearer! Speed isnt an issue for us - conveniece and ease probably is but having said that if a fulrling mast breaks down somewhere between here and Fiji we are likley to be in the dooh doohs. Sorry this is abit rambly but would appreciate some owners, not only of 42ds', advice - Peter
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marc
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Post by marc on Oct 16, 2006 13:23:08 GMT
Hello Peter,
I have my 42DS from April this year, I choose the classic mast. My choice was based on: - bit more sportive - better shape, so better trimming - less chance for mechanical problems But if speed is not important than then the furling sail would be a very good choose more so if you think that you may become weaker. I am 1,78 m tall and I have difficulties to close the lazy bag when the main is under, the boom is high. Also I have to go to the front off the boat when lowering the main, often is this on sea when the harbor entrance is not big enough to maneuver till the main is under. Furling the main can be done from the cockpit this could be for you more secure and easier. Best regards, Marc Belgium
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Sonny
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Post by Sonny on Oct 16, 2006 13:50:35 GMT
Hi Peter, I have a SO49 in the BVI and it has really heavy cruising sails. I'm 59 and last year I bought a Milwaukee cordless right angle drill and then purchased a winch buddy drill bit. The bit looks just like the end of a winch handle that fits into the winch. They make a 18V and a 28V model. I bought the 18V and it the torque wasn't high enough to get the main all the way up. I now have a 28V and it is great. You can find them on www.Amazon.com. It comes with a kit that includes charger, battery, carry case, etc. Sonny s/y NIRVANA, SO49
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Post by zzmeyer on Oct 20, 2006 19:37:23 GMT
I have the 42DS with furling main. I both race and cruise. The rating agency assumes the furling main is 12 seconds a mile slower. I believe the 42DS was designed around the furling main. The furling main on the 42ds is acually slightly larger than the main on the 49ds. It is my first furling main and it is easier to furl than the jib. It is more complicated (subject to failure?) than a roller furling jib, but I learned sailing when no self respecting sailor would have a furling jib - too risky. The other response talking about sail shape is certainly true - and the traditional main is better looking. But I sure love not putting my wine down when I put all the sails away. Steve
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Post by divamaria on Oct 21, 2006 10:30:39 GMT
My widfre and are taming our new 42DS collected in August. I am completely happy with the in mast main furling and have been testing it in up to 36 knots in the past 3 weeks.I have found she has enough power with this sail and I can control the sail shape in light airs because of the loose foot and easily controlled outhaul.I am having a blade jib made of 10 oz cloth for beating in force 5 upwards to obtain a good sail shape and easy control for my wife and I.I have found the tendency to round up uncontrollably was entirely due to my having too much mainsail,so stick with the easily handled in furling system!!Good sailing..Guy Graham
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Post by kiwicruiser on Oct 26, 2006 4:42:21 GMT
Just a quick note to thank you all for your replies. I have changed to the furling and am sure I will not have any regrets. Again thank you. Peter.
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Post by aki007 on Oct 31, 2006 17:22:07 GMT
Hallo, I have just orderd a 2007 SO42ds with the furling sail !! I thing its the best for cruising if you are 2 crew only ! will get my boat in March !! Have fun with yours !!
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bomcq
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Post by bomcq on Nov 10, 2006 1:44:56 GMT
I have the SO42DS with furling mail. It really is easier all around. Coming into a dock or channel is so easy now. Crank and go without changing course.
You can also cruise all day in 18kts wind going 7kts with just the genny.
Enjoy.
John McHugh s/v jackalope
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Post by mhofmann on Nov 17, 2006 16:12:46 GMT
Re: Furling versus Classic Mast 42DS I have just today bought the new 42 DS. I have had the 40 DS before and I always regretted to have ordered the furling sail for that boat some 5 years ago as a colleague in the club got substantially better performance with the classic mast.
However, I am 66 and one never knows how long one will have the strength to cope with a Classic Mast. For the new 42DS I have decided on a somewhat expensive solution, which should serve both purposes: good performance and easy handling.
I have therefore ordered the FURLERBOOM T15 with a 44 m2 sail and an electric winch on the deck roof (plus 2 electric winches for the head sail). So I should be able to handle the sails even if I get weaker with age and still get a good performance. I hope I have used all the right technical words. My mother tongue is German.
Enjoy your boat Markus
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Post by barraveigh on Apr 16, 2007 16:13:56 GMT
i just got off a 1985 jeanneau 41 sun legend after a year sailing central america. the furling main jammed often (deploying not putting it away) and usually required removing the whole sail and reinserting it. i assume newer versions of the system have cured this, but i cannot imagine owning a mast furling system in any but the most gentle and patient sailing conditions. go classic.
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