[Public-list] Maximum Roach in Mainsail

[Gordon Laco]

I'd suggest that you go for a bit of roach but ask the sailmaker to make the
sail somewhat flatter than he might otherwise do it.  That way you can have
a flat sail you can de-power for beating and close reaching... But still
have the area for running and broad reaching.

I am getting near purchasing a main this winter... That is what I am going
to do.

I am also going to ask them to make the main a grade heavier than the
standard - mains take a beating and money put into heavier cloth is well
worth it.  In Albergs you really slow down when the main stretches out as it
ages.

Gord #426 Surprise








> Gord is right - I got a lot of weather helm. The boat became very unpleasant
> to sail in gusty conditions, and I couldn't get the boat to balance decently
> until the second reef was in.
> 
> I'm thinking of putting in 5" of roach in the new sail. My biggest concern
> is whether I'll be losing too much in light air performance. Any insights
> from the experience of others would be much appreciated.
> 
> John
> 
> 
> On 12/19/06, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I'm butting in... But I'd guess tons.
>> 
>> Gord
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> I'm intrigued by that large roach. How much weather helm
>>> do you have when on, say, a close reach?
>>> 
>>> Michael Grosh
>>> 
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