It looks like I may need to replace the Tuff Luff on Rhapsody soon. The one I have was installed in 1996 and is split about a foot from the top. It appears that there are 3+ options that have been discussed on the forum previously. They are:
Schaeffer Tuff Luff 1706
http://www.tuffluff.com/specifications.html 0.17 lb/ft
or Tuff Luff Aero A-1706
http://www.tuffluff.com/SCH183_Aero_sellsheet.pdf 0.15 lb/ft
Head Foil 2 (HF2 40 I think)
http://www.headfoil.com/prod01.htm#1997 0.12 lb/ft
Harken Carbo 7001.12
http://tradeonly.harken.com/pdf/4281-lr.pdf 0.162 lb/ft
From class rule 5.8.1.2, the max fore/aft dimension allowed is 31mm (~1.22")
My sails have #6 luff tape and that won't change!
What are people's latest experiences with the different options available?