[C320-list] Genoa Size

[David Gleason]

I think the thing to base your decision on would be the wind strength and
wave conditions in which you will be using the less than 150.  Suggest
you speek with a sail maker in your area.  

Dave Gleason
Proud mary, #150

 
On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:07:51 -0800 Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
writes:
> Perhaps a stronger mate.... :)
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> OD
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Amirault Family [amiraults at sympatico.ca]
> Sent: 12/12/2007 03:08 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Genoa Size
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> Opinions solicited.
> 
> Bear has a 150% foresail which can certainly be an aid when the 
> 'boys' 
> are racing her, but which is a bit much to handle for a spouse with 
> 
> limited upper body strength who both wants to take part when gentle 
> 
> cruising but who refuses to take the helm. For those days with the 
> mate 
> when speed is not an issue, is a 135% small enough, or should I be 
> looking at a 120/125?
> 
> I would like to here from those who are using 135% or smaller jibs 
> on a 
> regular basis...or Adam
> 
> Regards;
> 
> Brian Amirault
> 797 Waltzing Bear, too
> 
> 
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