[C320-list] Genoa Size

[Kirk McCullough]

I have a 135 with foam luff, so it furls very nicely down to 100% or even 
less with good sail shape.Go with the 135 but be sure to get the foam luff. 
Those prices seem reasonable to me, do they include the foam luff?

Kirk
#124
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From: "Darrell" <dgray at n-sea.org>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 6:00 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa Size


>I am also interested in the response to Brian's question. First though, how 
>do I determine how big my existing sail is. Just measure the overlap at the 
>mast verses the distance from the mast to the forestay. I also find our 
>existing genoa hard to tack and two much sail allot of the time and 
>partially reefing it gives a really poor shape. I have been leaning towards 
>a 110 but perhaps a 135 would be the way to go to save some performance in 
>light winds. FX will make a 110 and 135 for $1299 and $1499 respectively 
>and currently have a sale on for 10% off. Anyone have experience with their 
>products? We don't race and are happy with dacron sails as long as they are 
>well made.
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> Darrell
> 88 Antares
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> From: "Amirault Family" <amiraults at sympatico.ca>
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> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:08 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Genoa Size
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>> Opinions solicited.
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>> 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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