[C320-list] 155 vs. 135

[Jack Fitzgibbon]

We had a hank-on 150 on our C25.  In the morning, when the prevailing wind was 5 to 6 knots, the boat sailed beautifully. As the wind picked up to around 12+ the boat was easily over powered and wanted to round-up, and did.  We deployed the 110 and the boat sailed great.  We finally decided to shop for new sails as the 86 C25 had the original sails that came with the boat.  We selected a 135 Genoa and found a good used one with a furling system.  We decided to go with the whole system, including the C320 the 135 and furler were installed on. The 135 was ideal and covered a much wider range of wind conditions before reefing.  We really like the C320 that came with the sail.


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Jerry Brown
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 3:41 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] 155 vs. 135


Hi

What Main do you have?  Our last 320 (2002) had a full batten main and a 
155, a combination which allowed us to overpower very easily and have to 
start rolling in the Genoa, which was really big and heavy to 
handle,especially when single handing.  We have specified a 135 for the new 
boat which also has a full batten main.  We will find out in the spring if 
that was a smart choice......

Regards

Jerry Brown
Indigo #1137
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RUTHE SMALL" <sailmiss at msn.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 11:57 AM
Subject: [C320-list] 155 vs. 135


We are trying to make a decision about a new genoa.  We have a wing keel. 
does anyone have any comments?

Sam Wagner