[alberg30] Spinnakers & drifters

[rap1208 at aol.com]

From: rap1208 at aol.com

Saunders, I have a drifter, but not a cruising spinnacker.  (I have a racing 
one)
The big difference is my drifter is 1/2 oz nylon, and is cut high at the 
clew.  I use it when there is almost NO wind, and when a cruiser would be 
starting the engine.  I take it down as soon as enough breeze is there to use 
my normal genoa.  It isn't designed to point, just get the boat moving.  A 
cruising spin, on the other hand, is generally 3/4 oz nylon, and much 
stronger, and bigger, and can be carried in a lot more wind, if need be.
Russ 251


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