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• December 16, 2002 - submitted by Marc Lewis
  Question on whisker pole length.
  
  
• December 6, 2002 - submitted by Nelson Fontoura
  I am looking for input on my "Modified Boomless Gaff Cutter" design
  
  
• December 3, 2002 - submitted by Ron Sloan
  I cannot seem to make my boat head up as close to the other boats I race with
  
  
• November 26, 2002 - submitted by James Reedy
  I have difficulty raising and lowering the sail on my Nordic Folkboat
  
  
• November 13, 2002 - submitted by David Moyse
  I own a Gilbert 30 which is driven by a 500 sq. ft. miansail and a 90 sq. ft. jib. How does this change the mainsail trim vs. a regular sloop?
  
  
• November 11, 2002 - submitted by Chris Johnson
  What is a star-cut symmetrical spinnaker
  
  
• October 30, 2002 - submitted by Henry Vandelinde
  Is a 2nd winch necessary for raising and or tensioning the halyard of a G2 or G3?
  
  
• October 16, 2002 - submitted by Shaun McMillan
  I sail single-handed with no engine. Which gennaker/spinnaker is best for me?
  
  
• October 8, 2002 - submitted by Adrian Dobrea
  Our boat has a North main and the leech cord is missing. What kind of cord should I use to replace it?
  
  
• Septemer 23, 2002 - submitted by Bill Kellett
  What options do you suggest for track slides on a fully battened mainsail?
  
  
• Septemer 18, 2002 - submitted by Mark Green
  What are the must-have sails for extended cruising with two children?
  
  
• Septemer 15, 2002 - submitted by Tony Freisinger
  I am having trouble getting an answer on how to reef my mainsail.
  
  
• Septemer 7, 2002 - submitted by Conrad Stachelek
  I am interested in getting more performance in light winds with my fully battened mainsail.
  
  
• Septemer 2, 2002 - submitted by Robert
  Is it possible to recut the luff and leech of my genoa?
  
  
• Septemer 1, 2002 - submitted by Bill Crowder
  Should I get a standard main or furling main for my Catalina 400 mkll?

• August 20, 2002 - submitted by Jose Luis Gonzalez
  While sailing downwind in a strong wind is there any way or system to reef the main and headsail without coming into the wind?
  

• August 18, 2002 - submitted by Mike Drew
  We are day sailors and cruisers who do Club racing. What fabric do you recommend for main and genoa?

• August 1, 2002 - submitted by Rob Lillie
  Our Magellan 36 has spruce spars. Will roller furling sails work on spruce?
  
  
• August 1, 2002 - submitted by Ray Mclaughlin
  I would like to get a working jib with battens and keep the inner stay. Would softer tapered battens make it easier on the sail passing over the inner stay?
  
  
• May 20, 2002
  Can you give me some advice on the use of a North Sails asymmetric spinnaker that came with my C&C Redwing 30? Is it too big? How do I rig it?
  
  
• May 16, 2002
  What is the proper way to rig a gennaker for my Sabre 425?
  
  
• May 14, 2002
  How do I determine a 100%, 130% or 150% for my headsail?
  
  
• May 9, 2002
  What is your experience with the ATN Tacker?
  
  
• May 6, 2002
  The furling rope on my North roller furler got knotted around the base of the furler with the sail half out. I ended up cutting the rope of the furler. I had never had this problem before and now I realize it was user error and the equipment is good. Wanted your thoughts and comments..
  
  
• May 4, 2002
  I intend to put a staysail on my boat and have a permanent storm jib attached.What size storm jib should I look for?
  
  
• April 4, 2002
  I am looking to replace my mainsail. Why would I consider a tri-radial verses a cross cut mainsail? I do not race but the family enjoys going fast.
  
  
• April 1, 2002 - submitted by Richard Levitt
  I'm trying to decide between an electric furling boom or in-mast. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each and which system tends to have the least problems and maintenance?
  
  
• March 22, 2002 - submitted by Rex Good
  I am trying to decide between the North Snuffer and the ATN Snuffer.
  
  
• March 18, 2002 - submitted by Chay McWilliams
  I am planning on going offshore in the next year and would like to purchase a new set of sails with more performance, maybe more roach on the main?
  
  
• March 18, 2002 - submitted by Jim Lindsay
  Can you recommend simple setting and dousing procedures for my new G-3 Gennaker? I sail solo most of the time.
  
  
• March 13, 2002 - submitted by Rick Beddoe
  Is a full roach main a good idea?
  
  
• March 13, 2002 - submitted by John Collins
  What sail from your product line would you recommend for my 1959 S&S Pilot fractional rig sloop?
  
  
• March 12, 2002 - submitted by Jeff Ariyeh
  What size headsail is ideal for a Beneteau Oceanis 500 crewed by a husband and wife?
  
  
• March 11, 2002 - submitted by Denys Allain
  Should I choose a symmetrical or asymmetrical spinnaker for my C&C 30?
  
  
• February 20, 2002 - submitted by Bill Kellett
  What batten end mast slide options does North currently offer?
  
  
• February 12, 2002 - submitted by David Landman
  I bought a secondhand North High Aspect Jib. The topbatten and the three other battens are not there. Do I need profiled leech battens in the sail?
  
  
• February 7, 2002 - submitted by Larry Mace
  How does a North Snuffer differ from the ATN?
  
  
• February 5, 2002 - submitted by Edgar Mosiman
  I have a cat ketch rigged with wishbone booms and freestanding masts. Do you have any specific recomendations for cruising sails?
  
  
• January 21 , 2002 - submitted by maile80120
  Adding an Adjustable Backstay/Mildew Questions
  
  
• January 21 , 2002 - submitted by Bill Jaquette
  When winds are too strong for a double-reefed main and small jib
  
  
• January 18 , 2002 - submitted by Matt Bowser
  Have you ever heard of a combination radial/crosscut main?
  
  
• January 11 , 2002 - submitted by Alan Fruehan
  Questions on my "Dutchman" System
  
  
• January 8 , 2002 - submitted by Rudy Ludeke
  Can the G-2 Gennaker be adapted for furling?