[C320-list] Genoa Track

[Len]

Peter,

That clear laminated mylar Nuclear 150 sounds cool---what was the cost????

Len Krane
Aqua5  #1070

On 10/25/06, Peter Clancy <SAILORPETE at msn.com> wrote:

> For successful racing, I believe it's essential to have a lightweight 150
> or 155 in your inventory. Our boats are on the heavy side and seem to
> perform best in light air with a big, lightweight genoa. I bought my
> laminated mylar 150 from Nuclear Sails in Tampa about five years ago. It's
> still going strong and shows little wear. Nuclear makes a unique looking
> sail in that it's clear and you can see right though it. I also have a mylar
> mainsail from Nuclear. The tracks on our boats are fine and allow a
> reasonable range of adjustment. I've found the 150 to be effective poled out
> on downwind legs when we don't declare a spinnaker.
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> Peter Clancy
> AROBAN  C320  #222
> Miami, FL
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dave Moores<mailto:dmoores at cogeco.ca>
> To: 'C320-List'<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:05 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] Genoa Track
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> 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
>