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dave andersen
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Initially Posted - 12/17/2001 :  20:16:40  Show Profile
I'm going for a new Genoa on a boat that is new to
me, a 1980 standard rig -- it will have a Harken
furler. I'd like to have a great all around sail.
One that goes in light airs, but can be successfully
reefed in heavy weather. I'd also like to se
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Ed Monague
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Response Posted - 12/18/2001 :  01:38:50  Show Profile
Dave, It is a tall order for one head sail to do everything well. The more you furl a 150 the less efficient the shape. Also you need to take into account the average winds and conditions in the area you will spend most of your sailing time. If you are
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dave andersen
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Response Posted - 12/18/2001 :  08:38:29  Show Profile
Thanks, Ed. I'll be sailing in the pacific in the Santa
Barbara Channel -- variable winds with some wicked Santa
Anas -- but mostly light prevailing westeries in the summer.
Dave
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tinob
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Response Posted - 12/18/2001 :  09:36:01  Show Profile
Best cruising genny I ever owned was a Hild 10/40--150 %. It's a foam luff model that tries to avoid the messy luff that most gennies encounter when furled. In addition the sail is made of varing weight sail cloth,the portion exposed fully extended is of
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andy p
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Response Posted - 12/18/2001 :  10:35:44  Show Profile
It's asking quite a bit of just one sail to be functional in "light airs" and into the "40 knot range" - that's a full gale, but do you really need such a sail? How much time do you plan to be "sailing" in excess of even 25 knots? Dont forget, you also
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mroettersr
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Response Posted - 12/19/2001 :  22:52:26  Show Profile
I spoke with Lowell at Catalina Direct and with a sailmaker about a new furling headsail for my c25 SR SK. The 135 was recommended as it would perform better than a 150 in real light air and wouldn't loose its shape in heavy air. The smaller sail will d
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dave andersen
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Response Posted - 12/23/2001 :  13:01:05  Show Profile
After listening to the advice here and doing DD, Most agree
that a 135 is the best all around genoa for a C 25 --
It furls into a good shape and still allows plenty of
drive for lighter winds. Thanks, D. Andersen
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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 12/23/2001 :  14:39:02  Show Profile
Hey Dave,

Kind of responding to Ed Montigue's comments and your inquiry.

Hey Jude flys a 155 Roly on a FF4 furler. On most days in the summer I furl about 10% with winds at 10-15kts. I need to move the fairleads way back, about to the beginning o
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 12/28/2001 :  08:53:41  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
I think first question is what exactly are you going to do with it. I am assuming since your furling that you aren't planning on racing it. A furled 150 is adequate for cruising and will provide you with all the sail you may need in any condition. You s
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