Hi,

I'm in the process of getting another Pearson Flyer and have some basic
questions.

On my last Flyer I could never stop the main from luffing the first 12% or
so when pointing except in heavy air when I would make the main very flat.
Some have told me it's not a big deal. But am I loosing some forward drive
when the entire main is not working?

BTW, I used an outboard track when trimming the headsail. It was not on the
rail but close, and the main still backwinded a little.

I'm going to get all new sails and I want to do this right. I appreciate any
input. A few more questions please.

When I tune the rigging I try and make the boat have just a little weather
helm when going to weather.

Do I tune the rigging first and let my sail maker take it from there? Or is
it new sails first then work on the rigging?

Can I do something in combination with the rigging and the way the new sails
are cut to stop the main from backwinding(if this is an actual problem)?

Thanks,

Dennis