https://goo.gl/images/SFjSqC On Jun 21, 2016 12:18 PM, "Lorne Serpa via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Humm, what's a dog bone? I'll be sailing 90% single. > On Jun 21, 2016 10:13 AM, "kelly petew via CnC-List" < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I, too, carry a 140 genoa, and reef around 12 knots. I like to keep the >> boat on its "feet". So, 10 to 15 degree heel is good for me. >> Nervous or not, you'll start to feel weather helm at 10 to 12 knots, and >> you'll want to reef [the main 1st] to keep up your speed and reduce >> pressure on the rudder. >> >> You are correct that this boat is "tender". I believe there is a chart >> in the photoalbum archives that documents this as well as the 30-1's >> stiffness. >> That said, the boat carries a lot of sail area, and it's fast IMO. >> >> Also, I single-hand a lot and typically start with a reef as a prudent >> measure. >> If you don't already have them on your main, I recommend adding >> "dogbones" to your reef points, to make reefing quick and easy [and reduce >> the possibility of a rip to your sail; they are cheap]. >> >> Give a report on your 1st sail. >> >> Pete W. >> Siren Song >> '91 C&C 30-2 #170 >> Deltaville, VA >> >> >> >> >> Message: 6 >> Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:25:31 +0000 (UTC) >> From: Allan Rheaume <[email protected]> >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List 1988 30MkII. When to reef? >> Message-ID: >> <[email protected]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Hi Lorne, I carry a 140% headsail on my 30-2. I usually start getting >> overpowered upwind at around 12 knots true. >> >> Al RheaumeDrumroll 30-2 #90 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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