Hi Joe, To cross the ocean, I had a 130% genoa specifically cut a bit heavier and flatter than a usual 135%. It always worked well, even partially rolled. One feature you may want to discuss with your sailmaker is the height of the clew. I asked for a higher clew for a number of reasons: - I don't have to change the position of the sheet block when partially furling, the angle seems to be always right. - Much better visibility of what is going on to leeward. - Avoiding ocean waves filling in the genoa - Going downwind, the pole is higher. When the boat rolls heavily, the pole is farther away from the water and don't plunge into it. Disadvantage, not as good for racing, but not an issue if you don't race much. The 130% genoa will tack more easily. If well designed, the first rolls basically removes most of the depth and makes the sail flatter. In the end, it makes the genoa looking more like a yankee. The clew does not have to be very high, the clew on mine (for a C&C 30) is about 5 feet above deck when the sail is fully opened. For higher winds, the best option is a removable inner forestay with a heavy weather jib (#3, 60%) or blade jib.
Antoine (C&C 30 Cousin) Le 2015-06-04 à 07:53, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List a écrit : > My furling jib is utterly beat. I think a bedsheet would have more shape. > So what size say you all for a replacement? I am thinking going a little > small, say 130%, and flying the chute asym style for light air off the wind. > > Joe Della Barba > j...@dellabarba.com > > Coquina > C&C 35 MK I > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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