Brent, Though I'm no expert, I did some research on storm sails and came to the conclusion a storm trysail is more desirable, than a storm jib. The trysail will work without the jib. Another option is a free flying storm jib tacked to a deck fitting, so the center of effort is closer to the mast. Do you have a furler? A furled jib with reefed main would get you upwind and reaching, while a partly furled jib with no main would work downwind. The furler is well worth the money and the most important upgrade after an autohelm.
ATN makes a storm jib that can be set over a furled genoa. They are pricey, but ATN makes a quality product. Curious what conditions convinced you the storm jib was needed? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brent Driedger" <bren...@highspeedcrow.ca> To: "Apple Computer Canada" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2013 11:49:19 AM Subject: Stus-List Storm headsail dimensions Hi all My wife has allowed me to purchase a new much needed storm headsail for my 27 mkV. I have received a quote from a local loft for a Lee sail and the price seems reasonable. My question is what would be the ideal dimensions for this sail where it's use will be when I'm caught 18 miles from shore and a prairie thunderstorm decides to cross my bow which has more or less become one of those accepted occurrences where I sail. Thanks Brent Driedger C&C 27 mkV Lake Winnipeg Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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