The MK I C&C 35 at least is going no place with a working jib in light air - the boat is very headsail dependent. So much so we never used the first reef in the main offshore - if you need to reef at all, you need the 2nd or 3rd ;) I wish the jib was enough, I could just use that and save some cash. So given that, I can't see going as small as 100, no matter how easy it is to handle. So far I am thinking maybe 125? I used to have a 145 mylar laminate furling jib with a foam luff. When it was good, it was very good. When the sail started to delaminate and get mold in the middle of it......not so much. Joe Coquina
-----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 3:27 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Subject: Stus-List Sail advice for 35 Boat with a full suite of sails....I started with a North tri-radial 150% dacron headsail and a main sail. I sail solely a lot and use mainly the headsail .....around here, summer winds in the outer harbor can be in the +15 mph range...found the 150% too much sail much/most of the time, switched to a cross cut 135% dacron.....must better sail, less heal, more comfortable tacking/trimming, and almost as fast....I like the Doyle 135%.....and I have a Sobstad 100% that I use mainly in the Spring and Fall when the winds are consistently +15 mph....the 100% is beginning to be my preferred head sail, especially if I am using my main sail. I can furl my 135% down to 100% but I don't like doing it when sailing to weather....I'd rather have my flat 100%....off wind furled isn't so bad. So, I am favoring my 100% over the larger head sails.....however, I am just pleasure sailing, not trying to go as fast as possible all the time. Launched last Monday....might get the mast stepped this week....will it be the 100% or 135% that he chooses first? Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2017-05-01 3:32 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List wrote: > Joe: > > When I first got my boat, I raced with a 155. It kept back-winding > the main, so I tried using a 135 with better results. I gained six > seconds in handicap, and there was no noticeable reduction in speed. > Then I tried racing with a 105. I gained another three seconds; I > sail just as fast, and I point five degrees higher. In fact, I point > higher than everyone else in my fleet, and I get to the windward mark > sooner than the rest of the fleet. The crew can tack faster, and in > light air, the sail won't flap around like larger sails will. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ 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! _______________________________________________ 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!
