[C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150

[crashley at gte.net]

Gee, if I could only find that!

Thanks,

CRA
Rosebud #882

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gates" <argates2nd at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:37 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150


> The sailbag may have the size imprinted thereon.  Rollie #182
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <crashley at gte.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150
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>>I hate to admit this, but how do you know what size Genoa you have? It 
>>certainly extends aft of the mast but I'm not sure if it's a 110 for 150, 
>>or whatever. I bought the boat used and I'm not sure if the owner's manual 
>>(which I have) tells me what size it is. I have never really inspected it 
>>for any markings.
>>
>> CRA
>> Rosebud #882
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <sail0983 at aol.com>
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:15 AM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150
>>
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>>>I went through the same process when we bought #983 in 2004. What I have 
>>>found is that the stock 150 is to heavy to fly in the really light bay 
>>>air and there are many times that the boat is better balances with the 
>>>150 rolled down to about a 135.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave Marchant
>>>
>>> Solomons, MD
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Chef Adam Weiner <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Sent: Tue, 27 May 2008 11:49 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150
>>>
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>>> Just out of wild curiosity, why would you trade/sell/etc. hull 925 and 
>>> get
>>> hull 1137?
>>>
>>> Adam
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jerry 
>>> Brown
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:32 PM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150
>>>
>>> We just purchased Hull 1137 with a regular main, Dutchman Flaking, two 
>>> reefs
>>>
>>> and 135 Genoa.  Previously we had hull 925 with regular main, flaking, 
>>> one
>>> reef and a 155 Genoa.  We sail on Lake Ontario which also has light 
>>> winds in
>>>
>>> summer.  Experience taught us that one reef was of limited use when 
>>> strong
>>> winds came and that with the 155 Genoa it was easy to overpower the boat
>>> even with the reef in.  We also learnt that the 155 Genoa did not 
>>> perform
>>> well when partly furled.
>>>
>>> 1137 has only just got in the water but early experience is that it is
>>> better balanced and easier to manage in strong gusts while still 
>>> performing
>>> well.  The comparison is not exact as we also fitted a Kiwi prop to 
>>> 1137.
>>> When sailing in company with other 320's at the annual Catalina regatta 
>>> we
>>> have a significant performance advantage with the regular main in both 
>>> speed
>>>
>>> and pointing.  So far I am very happy that we chose the smaller Genoa, 
>>> it is
>>>
>>> lighter, easier to handle and seems better suited to a range of 
>>> conditions.
>>> Time will tell whether we made the right choice but that is the early
>>> feedback.  If you do want a furling main I would expect that the In boom
>>> furling would be a higher performance choice than in mast.  I regularly
>>> single hand and have not found managing a regular main with flaking a
>>> problem once I worked out a "system".  I do everything from the cockpit
>>> except putting on the sail ties.  I do have to stand on the cockpit 
>>> sides to
>>>
>>> set the Dutchman lines which needs care in rough conditions and I 
>>> sometimes
>>> wait to put on the sail ties as the sail is held pretty well by the 
>>> flaking
>>> lines if need be.  It is not as convenient as in mast furling but for us 
>>> the
>>>
>>> performance gain is worthwhile.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Jerry Brown
>>> Indigo #1137
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Len" <aqua5len at gmail.com>
>>> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:24 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!
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