Hi,
I'm in the process of buying a C36 Mk II for use on San Francisco Bay Area and on the coast. The boat currently has a 135% genoa. I'd like to get either a 90% or 100% jib for the windy summer days.
Does anyone have experience with a 90% or 100% jib? And recommendations for sail makers? I've seen some lofts online with 100% available but none for 90%.
Thanks
Jeremy
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Jeremy Westerman
"Odette", 2005 Catalina 36 Mk II, #2213
Benicia, CA
I am not sure if yiu need anything smaller than 100. I carry our 135 easily to 20 kts. My practice now is to reef at 15kts to eliminate helm overload. I guess if you plan to sail in 30 knots then a smaller jib would be needed along with a double or triple reef.
Ross & Joanne
Wavelength
Saint John NB
RKYC
C36 #658 TR 1987
I ordered a 100% soon after buying my boat. Got it from from Doyle in Alameda. I put it on and leave it for the summer season. A 135 is just too big for most afternoons on the bay during the summer.
Iti Motu
2006 MK ll
M35 BC,
Standard Rig w/LeisureFurl Boom
Flex-o-fold 3 blade 15/9
Rocna 15
Sail #2263
My boat does well with a 110% and a double-reefed main on windy days in SF Bay. I was out a couple of days ago in 20 knots with gusts up to 27.
I've used Leading Edge Sails in San Mateo for some repairs and have been pleased with their work.
Ken Akers
1995 C-36 MkII #1378 SR/FK M35A
San Francisco Bay
Our old 140% had a dodgy leech, and they 'trimmed' it to 114% for our trip to the tropics... I was horrifed at the prospect of sailing 4000 Nm underpowered, but the sailmaker reassured me it was the size they would recommend for a trip to the tropics anyway.
Turns out he was right, we were fine. Only in very light airs we were underpowered so we dug out the Gennaker. In 10 knots plus we were fine and 25 plus we were better balanced. Much more than that and out comes the staysail.
We've ordered a new Genoa, 125% and a sock for the Gennaker. :-)
S.V. Wind Star
Rob & Margie Kyles: Auckland ,New Zealand
Mk I Hull #105 1983 Std Rig, Std Keel