[Alberg30] Jib Question for Ches. Bay Area

[George Dinwiddie]

Bill & Mary,

A 150 genoa isn't an especially large sail on an Alberg 30.  On a roller,
it's probably no problem in normal conditions.  You may want to have a 
working jib (100%) or heavy #2 for heavy air, but I think you'll be fine
with what you have.

If you can, consider doing some or all of the Wild Goose Chase as a
shakedown cruise.  I guarantee you'll learn a lot in a short time
cruising with a bunch of Albergers.

 - George

> Mary & Bill Mahony said:
> 
> Well, we're getting closer to actually launching our new baby!  Thanks =
> to a lot of your suggestions and opinions, we're coming to the end of =
> some extensive yard work on our boat, and hopefully will be getting her =
> into the water down at Solomons in mid-Sep.
> 
> As I've mentioned to some of you, Mary Ann and I are daysailors entering =
> a new world here with the Alberg 30, and as such I have a question =
> concerning foresails. =20
> 
> Our boat came to us with a 150% Genoa on a Profurl roller furler.  We're =
> inclined to keep the roller furling, but I'm concerned about the size of =
> the Genoa for a couple people inexperienced with bigger boats...
> 
> For the Chesapeake, do you think we'd be better off with a smaller =
> foresail?  Would it be more practical for us to learn with a 100% or =
> 135%?  Should I even be concerned? ;-)
> 
> Appreciate any thoughts or opinions!  Thanks, Bill & Mary Ann

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