Just my $.02 worth, and for a different C&C... We had a C&C 27 MKIII (which is
the taller rig) on Lake Michigan for 16 great years. The boat came with a 100
and a 150. We cruise, rather than race, but I always liked tweaking for speed.
So, for summer sailing on Lake Michigan where decent sailing ran when the
winds are between 9 - 15 kts and 12 is ideal, it was really easy to overpower
the boat with the 150. And, I really felt the loss of pointing ability. The
100 pointed better, but the closer the wind got to 9, I really felt the boat
slow down.
I had a 120 made, and loved it. I rarely felt like the 150 would have gotten
me going much faster, the boat still pointed well, and I pretty consistently
sailed at 6.4 knots and on a good day could maintain sustained 6.9 - 7.1 on a
beam reach (apparent).
Those were hanked on sails, so rolling it up wasn't an option. We did, however
keep the jib hanked on in a long bag hanging on the lifelines on the bow for
quick deployment.
Once I put the 120 on, I never looked back, and never changed the sails again.
Just my (albeit lazy) approach.
Kindest Regards,
Bruce Whitmore
(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
From: Kurt Heckert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Kurt Heckert <kurt_heck...@att.net>
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Sail advice for C&Cs in general
1 question, what wind conditions are you sailing in? It makes a difference.
Kurt Heckert
C&C 35 mk II
Heart & Soul
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On Mon, 5/1/17, Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: Stus-List Sail advice for C&Cs in general
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: "Joel Aronson" <joel.aron...@gmail.com>
Date: Monday, May 1, 2017, 3:25 PM
My 35/3
was up to a knot faster with a 155 over a 135 in 6-8 knots
of wind. I would never cruise with that sail! If I were
building a cruising jib for it I would probably go with a
120.
Fee advice. You get
what you pay for!
Joel
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 2:58
PM, bushmark4--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
wrote:
Alan, I am glad to hear you do
well with the 105; I have always heard that our boats get
their power from the headsail, and was thus reluctant to go
below a 130; however, if I understand your experience, you
do as well with a smaller headsail as with a larger one.
I notice most, if not all of the newer designs have
very large mains with oversize roach area...have you had to
do anything to the main?
Another area I have wondered about is if he boat could be
sailed with the headsail only? Would you be able to
develop enough power, and able to steer the boat easily with
a small headsail?
thanks
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
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From: ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: C&C <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: ALAN BERGEN <trya...@alumni.usc.edu>
Sent: Mon, May 1, 2017 2:33 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Sail advice for 35
Joe:
When I first got my boat, I raced with a 155. It kept
back-winding the main, so I tried using a 135 with better
results. I gained six seconds in handicap, and there was
no noticeable reduction in speed. Then I tried racing with
a 105. I gained another three seconds; I sail just as
fast, and I point five degrees higher. In fact, I point
higher than everyone else in my fleet, and I get to the
windward mark sooner than the rest of the fleet. The crew
can tack faster, and in light air, the sail won't flap
around like larger sails will.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
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