[C320-list] Genoa Size

[Chris Burti]

As the wind picks up, it really doesn't matter what the sail size is as the
pressure gets to be a bit much for a petite grinder. Best options to
consider are power winches or three speeds.

On Dec 12, 2007 6:07 PM, <Orlando.Duran at averydennison.com> wrote:

> Perhaps a stronger mate.... :)
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> Regards,
> OD
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> 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
>
> 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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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC