[C320-list] asymetric spinnaker or genneker

[Adam Weiner]

Weight will depend on what conditions you want to fly it in.  3/4 ounce
is the standard but there is also 1.5 ounce for heavy air.  Please note
that the cut of the sail (flat vs. not) and the broadness of the
shoulder is not standard and makes a major difference.  

I wanted a tighter sail with a narrower shoulder since I use the sail
for close reach (you read that right) in light wind to wind just forward
of the quarter.  From the quarter to dead down wind I find it useful to
jibe back and forth towards my destination.

If price is a key object and you want a new one, take a look at Cruising
Direct by North Sales.  Basically they make stock size sales in the off
season to keep their crew and machines humming all year.

Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Irv Grunes
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 9:03 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] asymetric spinnaker or genneker


Fred,
Would appreciate, dimensions, sail cloth weight and cut (Radial,
trirasdial ar whatever). Did you ovesize the tacker if you have a genny
with a foam luff? Irv Grunes Isle of wight #851

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Fred Grimann
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 11:52 PM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com; dennybrowne at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [C320-list] asymetric spinnaker or genneker


I have an asymmetric from North Sails with a snuffer and a tacker. It's
the largest that will fit the Catalina 320. Will supply model, weight,
and dimensions if requested. The wife and I fly it frequently when
cruising. (We are in our senior years) We use it every time we race but
cannot sail efficiently  lower then 165 true wind; unless your
destination is d.d.w. you go wing on wing in less then 5 knots of wind (
this is tricky!). Make shure velocity made good is better on this
heading! On the other hand we have sailed as high as 55 degrees true
wind in light air. (one needs to experiment this with different air
velocities) The only other problem is furling or unfurling the foresail
as we open or douse the asymmetric without catching the spinnaker
halyard at the top (a crane may help). This is only a problem when one
races and the foredeck crew can help prevent this from happening. When
we cruise we do one sail change at a time and the Halyard wrap is not a
problem.

Fred Grimann
C320 'Tenacity'  #69




Fred Grimann
Automotive Technician Program
email fgrimann at vcc.ca