Besides looking at boat speed, you have to also look at wind angle, or in other words VMG. I was overpowered so often with a 155, that I stopped using it and switched to a 135. I heeled less, and gained five degrees wind angle and six seconds of handicap. This year I stopped using the 135, and switched to a 105. I gained an additional five degrees, and I'm waiting to see how much my handicap will change. With the 105, I can sheet inside the shrouds, and quite often I beat faster rated boats to the weather mark. An additional benefit, is my main doesn't get back winded as it did with the 155.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR
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