I am not to try dissuading you about the stack pack; however, before you spring $$$ for that improvement, try a simple set of lazy jacks. The total cost of a set would be under $100 (especially, if you do it all yourself). I find them (lazy jacks) extremely useful, especially, if you single handle.
Some people don’t like the lazy jacks (but the stack pack would have the same issues). The problems arise from the lines getting entangled in battens. The solution for that is to move the lines from the mast to the spreaders (half way is enough) and making sure that when you set the main or drop it you are reasonably close to wind (right into the wind, preferably). Marek 1994 C270 “Legato” Ottawa, ON From: bushmark4--- via CnC-List Sent: Friday, December 2, 2016 11:14 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: bushma...@aol.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Short handed sailing; sail selection Thanks to everyone for the awesome replies: you have set out the parameters for each type of sail and backed it up with experience! If anyone out there is thinking of writing a book or article about sail selection, you guys have collectively written a whole chapter on short handed sailing! I like the 135 approach as a solo sail and the combination of a 100 and a 135 for spring and summer... I am definitely looking at getting the stackpack for the main. As an aside I was out a week or so ago and used the headsail only, and we had winds in the 12-18 range with gusts to 27...while it was great fun, the sail was really tough to get in. I should have tried Chuck's reefing idea then! thanks to everyone again; now I gotta see whats in the kitty! Richard S/V Bushmark4; 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596. Richard N. Bush 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Burton via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2016 9:24 am Subject: Re: Stus-List Short handed sailing; sail selection As has been noted, it's all about personal preference. One thing we C&C owners have going for us is the fact that our boats perform better than most out there. With that in mind, I mostly fly my working jib, which looks like it's about 100%, maybe 110%. Even in light air I go better than most of the Benehuntecats. Three things make this one my choice: it's easy to tack around my babystay, easy to grind in, and when the breeze is up, it still looks good and I don't need to worry about it breaking in a big puff. I'm not racing, so I don't need to get every tenth of a knot out of the boat. When I do race, I have a 155 that comes way back to the back of the house and is a bear to tack...or so it seems from my perch behind the wheel. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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