[C320-list] Genoa: 120 v 150

[Chris Burti]

It is the measurement of the length of the line running at right angles to
the luff from its intersection with the luff to the clew as a percentage if
the length of the J measurement of the boat. A 135 on a C-320 will be
approximately 16'8" on that measurement. If the sail is on the ground you
can carry the tack up the luff folding the foot of the sail until the fold
intersects the clew to take the measurement.

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:18 AM, <crashley at gte.net> wrote:

> 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
>
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> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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-- 
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC