Dave, my previous boat was a Balboa 26 that had about a 170 genoa that was a much lighter fabric. The main thing I noticed was that it pulled across the boat easier when tacking. My C27 TR has a 150 that is heavy fabric and in very light air I actually have to help it across the boat when tacking because it is too heavy for the air to do it. That is about the time when it is too much bother! I'm not racing.just trying to enjoy the sailing.
Jim _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Robinson Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 8:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: catalina27-talk: Light Air Genoa? This season we moved the boat from Lake Simcoe, where we often had some decent wind, to Toronto Harbour where the wind is fickle at best, the norm this fall has been less than 5 knots most race nights. We have a standard rig with a 155% on a Simplicite Roller Furler. The sail is made of fairly heavy cloth and is a total dog in light airs. Two questions: 1: Anyone have experience or advice regarding a light-air genoa? Maybe something made of cloth you would find in a DRS? 2: Anyone out there sailing with a 170%? What are the pros and cons of that option. Thanks Dave Robinson Peregrine <http://www.neptune.on.ca/~canoe/> 1978 Catalina 27 #3695 QCYC, Toronto Sailing is a good sport. You don't have to beat up the other guy like you do in boxing and football; you just try to outsmart him, and then you go out and have a beer with him" -John Kolius
