[C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150

[crashley at gte.net]

Len,

I envy you. I have a fully battened main with a Dutchman system. The in-boom 
furlers are not cheap but I would really like one.

CRA
Rosebud #882.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Len" <aqua5len at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150


> If you want a furling main consider in-boom furling.  Much more "natural"
> sailing, and you can reef by lowering to any horizontal (normal) batten.
> I've been enjoying my Leisure furl "Coastal" system for two years, and
> friends agree it beats in-mast furling by a country mile.  Have it with 
> 135
> genoa.
>
> Len Krane
> AQUA5  #1070
> Marina del Rey, CA
>
> On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 3:45 PM, dluzader <dluzader at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm in the process of ordering a new 320.  Can anyone share thoughts
>> on genoa size?  I'm replacing my Catalina 27 on the Chesapeake.  Is it
>> worth going with the 150 over the 120 for the light air we have around
>> here?  Also, any thoughts on opting for battens on a furling main?
>> Many thanks for the help!
>>
>