[C320-list] C320 Headsails

[DONALD DIXON]

Having just replaced my 155% dacron (original Catalina sail) with a 135% I can advise AGAINST going to the 155%.  In light air it is was too heavy.  In heavier are the boat was quickly over powered.  I replaced the 155 with a North 135 and in 12 - 15 kt winds gained about 1 kt of boat speed in all points of sail except downwind.

Have you considered a Gennaker?  

Regards,

Don Dixon
Stargazer, #605
Key West, FL



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From: Thomas Moore <trmoore at ucsd.edu>
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:54:32 PM
Subject: [C320-list] C320 Headsails

I would appreciate opinions regarding upgrading my existing 135% furling headsail on my hull #1143 (Mark II) to something bigger.  Sailing in the frequently very light winds of San Diego we often find ourselves feeling under powered.  Is it worth upgrading to 150 - 155%?  What material?
Tom Moore 
MooreFun C320 #1143


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