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Wow.. our "big" jib is a 110%. :-)

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"Scotty" said:
good eye, it's a 130%.



Dave wrote:
That seems to be the recommended size for my boat too in a RF sail. I'm a
bit reluctant to give up the 150 for those light air days, of which we
have
a fair number on the Sound even in the Eastern end.


For light air you should have a light 155, and maybe keep a 140
multi-weight or foam luff on the furler. A 150 is giving up enough area to
be noticable, plus is likely to be some sailmaker's concept of a "heavy
#1" which is not a good light air sail. Better than a 140, prob'ly, unless
the 140 is specifically built for a wide range of conditions.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King