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Is a Genoa available for C 250 WB

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bradbillington
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Initially Posted - 08/21/2002 : 04:28:37

I have been sailing my C 250 water ballast hull # 100 for 7 yrs
and still trying to figure out if I can get a 150% genoa sail to fit.
Has anyone done this/and how did you rig it around the mast spreaders?

Also I experience significant weather helm in 15-20 MPH winds that seem to over power the rudder which is the deeper 2nd generation beaching rudder. Does a genoa sail help balance the helm or what will?

Thanks for any and all input! Brad

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Tupelo Honey
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Response Posted - 08/21/2002 : 08:53:37

hi. i use a 150 all the time (long island sound). i bought it used from atlantic sail traders--great company.

rigging? just run your sheets around the outside of the spreaders. i also use a pennant to bring the sail up off the deck and closer to rising above the lifelines at the bow. yes, less power to the deck, theoretically, but with a 150, who cares?

as for your "weather helm", sounds like it's time to reef.

d

1995 Catalina 250WB (Hull #155)
Long Island Sound
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 08/22/2002 : 17:21:22

See the tech tips on balancing the 2nd generation beaching rudder...it helps greatly.

A 150 genoa for the c250 is not very practical....it would be overpowered most of the time. When it wouldn't be...then its cloth would be too heavy.

A better choice is a 155% drifter-reacher...available from Ulman Sails, Ventura, Ca.

The c250 is overpowered with very much sail in 18-22 mph especially in any chop. Even a double reefed main only on a broad reach in 22 mph wind can be overpowered in chop and cause broaching. This has been discussed in past comments and the answer is unfortunately to use perhaps half the jib compared to the double reefed main. But...... where the double reefed main would drive the boat to hull speed at 7.4 mph.... it wouldn't be prudent to drive the boat that hard with the jib...even though there wouldn't be a broaching tendancy with the jib. I baby my forestay....and keep boat speed to 6.5 mph or less using the jib.

On the other hand...a close reach in these conditions favors using the double reefed main instead of the jib...

Also, rake the center board after to help in balancing the helm.

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224

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