Hi, Richard — I’ve got a 135% for my sole furled headsail; that along with the main will cover most conditions I typically sail in on Lake Superior; I always reef the main first, usually skipping the first reef and going straight to the second reef. If it’s heavier weather, I can use a storm jib I got with the boat, on which I had ATN do a “Gale Sail” conversion (I’ve never had occasion to do this…); if it’s lighter air, I’ve got a symmetrical spin I “inherited”, along with a sock, which I hoist like an asymmetrical cruising chute. With the autopilot (I know you’ve got one… :^), I can mange all this pretty much single-handed.
— Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On Dec 2, 2016, at 7:59 AM, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Richard: > > I am one of those "short handed sailing for short distances"......have my > boat out +100 days a season here. Got the boat in 2006....it came with an > inventory of head sails, e.g. 150% 3DL, 155% kevlar, 150% tri-radical dacron, > 150% cross cut dacron, 100% dacron and others, but no 135%. > > I started sailing with the 150% dacron (roller furler of course) but quickly > found it to be too much sail many days here when the afternoon breeze is > normally in the 12 to 15 knot range. So I sold 3 sails and with the money > had Doyle make me a 135% cross cut dacron.....this is now my 'go to sail'. > The boat responds very well with it, most days it is all the sail I have up. > > Over the past several years, I have begun to use my 100% in the early Spring > and in the Fall beginning in September as the wind many days is in the +15 > knot range. By far the better sail all around....the boat stands up, speed > is good, easy to handle.....all around a much smarter way to sail. > > Combine the 100% with the main, and this is the sail I would be using all > season as I am not racing and not in any big hurry to get from one place to > another. On those days when I use my main (and am doing it more now than > ever before) the 100% is quite adequate. > > So to answer your question, will you suffer performance in those Summer > months, July and August, with 5-10 mph winds, absolutely. I estimate I > would loose 0.5 to 1.0 knot with my 100% versus my 135% in those conditions. > > You have to choose between speed or easier handling and tacking.....or do > what I do if the wind conditions are similar, use a 100% in the Spring and > Fall and a 135% in the Summer. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > On 2016-12-02 8:20 AM, bushmark4--- via CnC-List wrote: >> Hi all, I have a question about short handed sailing for short distances, >> like when you only have an hour or two and want to go out. On such >> occasions, I am typically by myself; I know many of us do that. So, when >> such an opportunity arises what sail combination would you typically use? >> We're in a generally light wind area, the Ohio River; and we seem to have >> weather patterns somewhat similar to the Chesapeake weather. I frequently >> use headsail only, my boat having a 140%. This is more than adequate for >> most weather and too much if the wind pipes up; however, the boat (1985 37 >> CB) tracks very well and I can sail reasonably close to the wind ( not >> racing, unless, of course, there's another boat in sight...). The 140 can >> be a real bear in anything above 15.... >> >> I am looking at replacing the headsail and the collective wisdom seems to be >> to reduce the size of the headsail to 125% or even down to 100%, for the >> purpose of easier handling and tacking. My question is; does reducing the >> headsail size affect the ability to sail with the headsail only on these >> short sails? Or will I need to begin using the main all the time? Will I >> suffer performance in those summer months, like July and August, when we are >> happy to get 5-10 mph winds? >> >> Many thanks >> >> >> Richard >> S/V Bushmark4; 1985 C&C 37 CB, Ohio River, mile 596 >> >> Richard N. Bush >> 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine >> Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 >> 502-584-7255 >> >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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