[Public-list] Maximum Roach in Mainsail

[JohnI]

Thanks Gord. I appreciate your input. - John

On 12/19/06, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
>
> 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
>

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