[Alberg30] Ballast

[Gord Laco]

Interesting stuff - thanks folks.  Gord

----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Sternglass <dans at stmktg.com>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Ballast


> baileyje at voyager.net wrote:
> >
> > ...I've learned what the word "reef" means and it does make for any
> > easier ride, if not as fun.
>
> I beg to differ -- In the 15 years I've had my A-30, I've sailed it
> numerous times in 30-40 MPH winds with the 2nd reef and with or without
> the working jib. I goes way faster and handles much better, so it is
> "more funner" I think, (less work, more speed) with the 2nd reef in. I
> have heard that some A-30 mainsails don't have a very deep 2nd reef,
> that would be a serious problem much over 30 MPH. Without enough reef
> when it's really blowing, you have to spill a lot of wind, and can't go
> very fast at all... Under the right conditions we sail for -hours- with
> the rail down at surfing speed, and the boat is rock solid stable. I
> would suggest adjusting the mainsail area (reef points) before adding
> weight and maybe unnecessarily compromising light air performance, such
> as it is...
>
> --Dan Sternglass
> Wathcer of the Skies, #201, 1966, Ithaca, NY, Cayuga Lake
>
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