[C320-list] New Genoa

[Jeff Church]

Dave,

Even with the OEM sail, when I tack to a close hauled point of sail I need 
to skirt the jib. As to losing visibility under the jib, I'll accept some of 
that, but I'm not really considering a deck sweeper. I used that as an 
example of the compromises that you make when deciding these issues. I'm 
looking at a clew height anywhere from the sailmaker's recommended 18" to 
whatever the OEM sail has, which I am not sure of at this point, maybe 24 to 
26". How high is your clew (approx) when close hauled? I'd like to be able 
to tell the sailmaker that the clew is X now, and he can lower it a little 
from there.

Jeff


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Gleason" <djgleason1 at juno.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Cc: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Genoa


> 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
>