I still use the 160% on my boat. I believe folks used a 170% on it as well, back in the early seventies; certainly helps when the wind is below the 12-15 range. I think the phrf penalty got folks to drop down, but in 8-10 the boat certainly needs the bigger sail. When I bought the boat, the smallest sail was a 150% mule; 90% hoist and bulletproof. Was hell to tack in heavy air. Got smart and bought a used 135% and it's great. Ron Wild Cheri C&C 30
-------------------------------------------- On Thu, 10/23/14, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List oldest sail contest To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014, 10:42 AM The 35 MK I was designed for a 170, so the sheet leads are good for that. I think they end up a couple feet forward of the winch. I have a Dacron 170 and a mylar 170. Both are great light air sails, but the mylar one can take more wind before being damaged. I swear the furling gear has totally ruined my sailing work ethic though – it seems SO MUCH trouble to get the furling drum off and use the big sails. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: Ron Casciato [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:36 AM To: Della Barba, Joe; [email protected] Subject: RE: Stus-List oldest sail contest Joe: I also have a 170 Genoa that came with my boat (1978)…..but I’ve4 never used it. Where do you lead the sheets for a 170. My 38MKII uses a 155 regularly and that sheet leads almost back to the winch. I figured that the previous owner (or the original owner) used the transom corner fitting for a turning block location. Incidentally, I have the original IOR rating certificate listing the 170 with a penalty of about 3-4 seconds………..to offset that, the owner shortened the main luff dimension by about 3 feet……….balanced out his penalty………. Always wondered how you would trim that much sail since it comes back to within a couple of feet of the transom………..Sail bag is labeled H1….North Special 170 Genoa. Someday I’ll have to get it out and just set it up to see where it leads……….. Best, Ron C. _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: [email protected] To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
