Boob, who are you trying to kid.




Not you! You think people with fractional rigs are flying 155%'s all
the time!!!!
We rarely used the 155 on the C&C 32! Oh, how about the 1990 Ericson 34
I sail on...he's flying a 135% and needs to furl that down as well. I
guess these are all too tender for 155's, right?
You sure KNOW boats, Sloco!!!!


RB
35s5
NY

Nutsy,

A Question; You have a Self Furler on your Head Stay, Why are you
cutting a #1? Why aren't you just rolling it up?

It sounds like your "2nd Hand head sail" isn't going to be able to take
a partial reef? Is that the case? Will you be able to roll it to a 100%
if you can't cut it?

I guess I'm asking; If you furl it, will it lose its driving force and
just be a Heeling Producer?

I don't understand the mentality of cutting down a head sail on a Self
Furler?

Please explain?

I guess I'm asking; If you furl it, will it lose its driving force and
just be a Heeling Producer?



All good questions, Thom. I feel that sails perform best when they are
not furled, with a sharp leading edge and proper shape. 125% combined
with our big main is a lot of sail area and as I've said, we found the
110% more than enough most of the time. The sail will also last longer
with loads distributed across the whole grid, rather than a section of
it when the sail is partially rolled up. Now add to that the fact that
these hi tech sails will power up the boat even more and I happy to be
a bit conservative by cutting the genoa a bit. Sure it will furl,
pretty well I bet. Remember that the 35s5 is all about her mainsail. I
sailed all the way to oyster bay on a close reach with only the main,
and well to weather at times. No jib required with 15 knots+ blowing.
Also keep this in perspective: I don't race and I do a lot of easy
daysailing and overnighters. I won't demand a lot from these sails 95%
of the time, certainly not what they were built for. On the other hand
they will be fun when I do push the boat and are a great deal for the
money. It's a win/win all around.

RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

Now add to that the fact that these hi tech sails will power up the boat
even more

You cannot seriously believe that these sails will boast horsepower... do
you???

CM-

You cannot seriously believe that these sails will boast horsepower...
do
you???


You cannot seriously believe that these hi tech sails won't improve
windward performance, trim, acceleration on all points and reduce
weight aloft...do you?


RB
35s5
NY