[Public-list] Sail size and lettering size

[George Dinwiddie]

Matthew,

What wind strength's are you experiencing?  The #1 genny is often a
168%, as that's the largest that's class legal for racing.  I ask
because a common cause of being overpowered is using a sail that's
stretched out and can't be flattened.

You should be able to use almost any genoa that fits.  Just make sure
the hanks are big enough for the forestay.

 - George


On Fri, Apr 30, 2004 at 09:47:01AM -0400, Matthew Hay wrote:
> Hi Albergers,
> I have a very large 150% Genny as well as a very small ?% genny and a storm 
> trysail.  What I need is recommendation as to a more slandered "normal" 
> weather genny size.  All my sails are still Hank on and I am so easily 
> overpowered with the 150% and so underpowered with the small%?  What size 
> sail would you recommend for a sail that would fit in-between these two?  
> Does anyone have one they would like to sell?  On the Alberg site in the 
> sail plan area I noticed that I am missing the one that is 32:0" luff 30:3" 
> leech and 15:0" foot is that what you would recommend for a medium size 
> genny?  Can I buy a used one that is close to but not exactly the right 
> size?  If one size is not exact what side of the sail the Luff, leech, or 
> foot can be different without effecting performance?  Finally, what size 
> lettering have you successfully put on your transoms?  I have to replace my 
> lettering and forgot to measure the old name before removing it for 
> painting the hull.
> 
> "I don't believe in grabbing the bull by the horns, I believe in grabbing 
> it by the tail and "facing" reality" -- WC Fields
> 
> Thank you,
> Matthew #314 1968
> 
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