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

[Warren Updike]

Kevin, as Cecilia Ann is a more mature hull (like ours,) I assume yours is not the original sail. Perhaps the PO bought it from a sail loft and it was not to the original specs. Ours was a 150, and I found too big for our needs. We don't race. In light winds I would have to pole it out to be effective. I replaced it with a 135, shorter foot, and found it nearly as useful/effective as the 150. Perhaps a sail maker could adjust it to fit better?

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, MD (Chesapeake Bay)


-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Rooney [mailto:krooney at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2018 12:27 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Forward part of the foot of the genoa rubbing on lifeline and rail

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/