I have a 39. When we race I can carry a 150 in 15 knots. When we started cruise i bought a 135 rolller furl. It was great up to 12 knots then I have to reef the main. I finally gave up and got a 100% for cruising. Easier to handle and I can keep full sail to 20 knots. We find that we miss the performance only in very little winds..i.e. 3 to 4 knots.Go with the 100%.
-------- Original message -------- From: jtsails via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 08-16-2016 3:12 PM (GMT-08:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: jtsails <jtsai...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Opinions about new headsail construction Rick, My advice is to keep in mind that a racing sail is a racing sail and a cruising sail is a cruising sail. Anything in between is a compromise and won’t be outstanding for either! I’m really happy with my 125% cross cut cruising sail, if I did it again, I would go even smaller (especially if I had an asymmetrical for off the wind). With our 16’ J, a 125% is still 20’ LP and 500 sq ft, not exactly small!! A 135% only has 40 sq ft more area but has an extra 1.6’ to pull around in a tack. From what I have seen, putting a UV cover on the leech screws up the shape of the sail a whole lot more than the difference between construction methods. I don’t know what kind of shape the 155% is in, but why not keep it for racing and buy a pure cruising sail? Another thought.... From a racing perspective, the lead angle on a 135% is wider than the 155% which sucks for pointing.... I wonder if we could use a 100-110% that would sheet inside the shrouds? It would point much higher than a 135% and be a breeze to handle. Maybe mount a track on the old winch base on the cabin top? James Delaney C&C 38 Mk2 Oriental, NC From: Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 1:09 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass Subject: Re: Stus-List Opinions about new headsail construction Josh; The sailmaker who made my (now retired) 155 called the bubble in the main forward of the max draft a “speed bump”, said it was no big deal on a headsail driven boat like my mid-70s 38 mk2, and indicated it as a sign I could probably point a degree or two higher when going upwind. Heck, he had sailed in the Americas Cup back in the 80s. Who am I to argue? Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 12:26 PM To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Opinions about new headsail construction Joel, With the narrow slot didn't you notice that the main got more back wind? How did you handle this? Josh _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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