[C320-list] New Genoa

[Steven Magennis]

155% is typically the maximum headsail allowed by PHRF without any
penalty, so the sail makers usually specify a 155%.  That's what I got
for both of the Alchemists when I bought after market sails for them
(one Sobestadt and one UK Tape Drive).

As I remember, the clew is way below the top of the lifeline, but with
the sail in my garage and the boat on the hard, I can't measure that
for you.  I do know that my headsails trim well inside and below the
top of the lifelines along the entire length of the foot.

Steve
Alchemist C-30T #4764 (gone, but fondly remembered)
Alchemist C-320 #909 (my current owner)


--- Jeff Church <jjemail at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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.
> 
> With the standard Catalina 150%, how high is the clew off the deck
> when close hauled? I vaguely picture it at about the same height as
> the top lifeline which I think is 24" off the deck.  
> 
> 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. 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> JeffC
> 
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