Rick:

Thanks, that is good advice. I was thinking I would measure the diagonal
between the clew and the centre of the foil edge to get a measure of the
furling line that needs to be wound on the drum. How does sail area give me
that measure?

Graham

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
Rick
Sent: June 26, 2017 2:17 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] forestay length and furling gear

If you have a genoa type foresail (150 - 175%), order a CDI or Alado furler
by sail area, not forestay length.  That way, the drum will be large enough
to handle a decent diameter furling line.  However, that may mean the foil
will have to be cut down or matched to a shorter model.

Rick
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