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

[Scott Thompson]

I think it's inevitable that you are going to get some wear there when 
sailing off the wind with a full luff sail. Even if the clew is raised 
somewhat for visibility, if the tack is near deck level there is going 
to be some chafe. You could eliminate that by purchasing a sail with the 
foot cut away, and with the missing part of the luff replaced with a 
short pennant so that the sail is above the lifeline.

Another thought: the picture you listed shows a sail that isn't trimmed 
very well for upwind work, which makes the problem worse. I have a 145 
percent genoa (UK tape drive), and when properly trimmed for upwind the 
sail is completely inside the lifelines, not hanging over the rail like 
in the picture.

Scott Thompson

On 8/3/2018 12:26 AM, Kevin Rooney 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/