[Public-List] Genoa/Drifter

[Michael Grosh via Public-List]

I upgraded Checkmate's cars and track to a Harkin system. It's really
convenient for changing between genoas, but I find I don't adjust the leads
as much as I thought I would-might be age though-mine.
The cam cleat that locks the line for controlling movement aft catches the
genoa sheet really easily. All in all, I would rather have a locking pin
arrangement, like the original, but with roller bearings.
MichaelGrosh
#220
On Nov 30, 2014 9:29 AM, "Wes Gardner via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Seems I recall a photo of an A30 with a sport boat like sprit. I assume
> this is NOT required but I guess could allow either a bigger sail and or
> flying it further off the bow. Also adjustable Genoa lead cars were
> mentioned, has anyone rigged them? I'm getting ready to upgrade mine from
> some cruddy old blocks and was just wondering.
>
> Wes
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Nov 28, 2014, at 10:24 PM, Michael Connolly via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > Stephen,
> > Yes I believe that is how it is referenced. What our experience was with
> this sail is that in the same wind and sea conditions, i.e., 4knts/flat, we
> doubled our boat speed from 1.5knts to 3 knts through a larger point of
> sail range than a typical jib.  These numbers are not large and some folks
> would not consider it sailing in 4 knts of breeze. But the percentage of
> increase in boat speed is HUGH!  Plus the sail is about 1/2 the size of the
> traditional symmetrical spinnaker for the Alberg 30, requires no pole and
> is easy to manage. Depending on the luff tension the sail will beat 70
> degrees to the wind and also trim from a close reach to a broad reach.
> Doyle bills it as the Utility Power Sail, I would say it is the
> "universally pleasurable sail".  Dave has lots of wonderful trim features
> on his boat.  We were able to adjust the jib trucks while underway thus
> being able to adjust the clew trim as we sailed back and forth from a close
> reach to a broad reach back to beating.
> >
> > To me the sail was phenomenal. In other words seeing and feeling it was
> believing it. This is a light air sail which markedly improves boat
> performance and can be singlehanded. After ten minutes on board during the
> first trials I said to David, "I want one".  I enjoy the aesthetics of our
> CCA lines versus the more modern "sport boats".  What a cool thing to have
> sail shape and design contribute so much to performance and yet change none
> of the beauty of the Alberg. Hurray!
> >
> > By now you and David have communicated. I believe he will provide you
> with an objective analysis of this sail.
> > Michael
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > From: "Stephen gwyn" < stephen.gwyn at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca >
> > To: "Connolly, Michael" < crufone at comcast.net >
> > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2014 3:54:26 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Public-List] Genoa/Drifter
> >
> > Sure,
> >
> > I've sent this from my contact e-mail
> >
> > UPS= Utility Power Sail by Doyle?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > SG
> >
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