Currently on this tall rig is a 150 head sail . It is too much sail most of the time . I would like to have it cut down but wonder if I should go below 130. Looking at the tracks length I wonder about sheeting angles. I have garhauher adjustable cars but the track just does not look to be long enough.
My sailmaker says that 125 would be ideal knowing my cruising area and the winds we get. Anyone with any thoughts oor experience please advise.
Thanks
Gene
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Gene Regan
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C36 MKII # 1919
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Gene Regan
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C36 MKII # 1919
Perhaps you did not see the posts under your first posting, Gene, although I admit no one really answered your question.
To me, it comes down to whether you trust your sailmaker's judgment. If he/she says a 125 would be ideal, and he/she has aware of the location and length of your genoa fairlead tracks, then that would sound pretty good to me.
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL
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Gene
I would not cut down a 150 sail to a 130 or 120, As we know every panel of a sail is designed for that particular sail. Cutting down a sail so drasticly will make the sail much less efficient compaired to having a new 130 or 120 built. It's like taking a pickup truck with an eight cylinder motor and pulling out two spark plugs to make it a six cylinder motor because 6's burn less gas.
I image you don't want to reef your 150 down to 130 because it becomes less effient then a 130. If you cut the sail down it will not be as effient as a 130 either.
I know us sailors have a reputation of being frugal, but remember we didn't buy our boat to save money.
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Punta Gorda Florida
1990 Std WK M35 Hull #1050
deising,
Yes you correct in your reply about ? answered from original post thats why this second posting and caprice 1050 yes frugality does play into this decision somewhat as well.
Sounds like this will be a learn by doing exercise. I'm not racing the boat, just cruising.
I will again speak to the sail maker about the configuration high or low clew and give him some measurements on the tracks and cars as they relate to their position moved forward and aft.
Thank you both for your replies and keep smiling and I'll post how things went when I get the sail back.
Gene Regan
Zigga Zagga
C36 MKII # 1919