[C320-list] New Genoa

[David Gleason]

Jeff:

If you are racing then a deck sweeper (very low clew) sail is what you
will want.  This sail will not allow as much air to spill under the sail
as a higher clew sail will.  However, when ever you tack when close
hauled, someone will have to skirt the sail over the life lines in order
to sheet it in. In addition, you loose visibility on that side of the
boat, as the helms person cannot see other boats.  You will need a
lookout.   For a cruiser, without a large crew, this is a real pain.  You
want to be able to see where other boats are, and tack without someone
going forward on the leeward side of the boat to handle this chore.

Dave Gleason
Proud Mary, #150

On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:48:31 -0800 Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
writes:
> Jeff,
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> It seems to me that what other folks have or say should be
> irrelevant...talk with your sailmaker, he knows your area, the boat, 
> etc.,
> his opinion should be vastly more important than anyone else's on 
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> I'm buying a new genoa and I have a question for those of you who 
> haven't
> hauled for the season or might have a better memory than I have.
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> With the standard Catalina 150%, how high is the clew off the deck 
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> close hauled? I vaguely picture it at about the same height as the 
> top
> lifeline which I think is 24" off the deck.
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> Also, If you have a newer aftermarket genoa, is it a 150% or 155%? 
> My
> original is marked 150% on the sail bag. The sailmaker is 
> recommending a
> 155% with a clew that is about 18" off the deck.
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> Thanks.
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> JeffC
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