[C320-list] Genoa Track

[Joe Barrett]

I agree Steve, our boat is a bit underpowered when you compare Displacement
to sail area. I only tried my stock 135% in a Regatta once, it doesn't point
worth a Damn. We always race with the 155% even on windy days when we
usually kick butt. We also like the added sail area off the wind on the
reaching and downwind legs. I think I've only reefed the boat twice since
I've owned it but wind here in SW Florida rarely exceeds 20 knots.

The Genoa track is just fine for the 155%. We never really have less than 6
holes showing on the aft end of the track.

Doyle made my 155% without coming to measure and it fits perfectly. I think
all good sailmakers have the data on our boats.
Joe Barrett


-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Steve Magennis
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:53 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa Track

Does anyone race with a smaller than 155 genoa unless they are in San
Francisco?

Honestly, the 155% genoa is about all that is used here on Lake Michigan for
racing the C-320.  When it's blowing real hard (>20kts). I will drop my 155
and put up the delivery 135, but I probably have 5 hours on the 135 in the
past 5 seasons.

Steve
Alchemist #909
Holland, MI

--- Dave Moores <dmoores at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Our local PHRF now allows a 155% genoa with no penalty, so I have 
> finally conviced myself I need a new synthetic racing sail!
>  
> Is anyone using a 155%?  Does the track go back far enough?
>  
> (If anyone has the precise measurements to give the sailmaker I would 
> cetainly appreciate getting a copy).
>  
> Thanks All
> Dave Moores
> 


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