[C320-list] Forward part of the foot of the genoa rubbing on lifeline and rail

[Graeme Clark]

Kevin
When I had a new genoa last year I asked the sailmaker to raise the foot so it doesn’t rub on the rail
It also gives me forward visibility when sitting in the cockpit 
I don’t notice the loss of sail area, but then again I don’t race!
Graeme
#366, 1996

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> On 3 Aug 2018, at 05:26, Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I've been wondering this for years about the 320s (and other boats set up
> the same way). My genoa is in for cleaning and repair right so it's front
> of mind:
> 
> Does the forward part of the foot of the genoa get torn up over time for
> all of you from rubbing on the lifeline and rail? I don't under stand how
> it wouldn't. Or is there something different about my rig? I suppose if the
> foot of the sail were higher it wouldn't happen, but you'd lose sail area.
> 
> See the circled part of this photo (not my c320): http://kevjot.com/c320.jpg
> 
> The sacrificial canvas in that spot on my genoa is shredded, but damage has
> also been done to the sail itself.
> 
> Just wondering if it just goes with the territory with these boats.
> 
> Kevin
> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
> Deale, MD
> http://kevjot.com/boat/