[alberg30] Re: slab reefing and headsail furling

[George Dinwiddie]

From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at mail.min.net>

I recommend the full top batten, even if you're not increasing the 
roach.  (In fact, our sail was built as a racing sail and has that 
same annoying tendency to hang on the backstay.  I'm thinking of 
getting it trimmed down.)

I also recommend the second reef.  We had that added last year after 
a day in November when I'd wished I already had a second reef.  The 
boat did fine, but I sailed on just the back third of the main to 
keep her on her feet.  The gust that hit when I came out from under 
the Bay Bridge put the portlight in the water.

 - George

> My freinds on Sea Gal, #248, went with a fairly new NJ loft for their new 
> main. I think they spent about 1500.00, and it is a beautiful sail, with a 
> full length batten up on top, that spreads the additional roach. The damn 
> thing hits the backstay with every tack or jibe, but I guess in light air, it 
> gives you that added few square inches of sail area aloft that could make the 
> difference if you are racing.
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