[Public-List] New sails

[Jonathan Bresler]

Marcelo,

Suggest not using the furler for reefing.  Even with foam in the luff, the
sail does not set near as well as it does when fully deployed.  The
stresses placed on the sail by the higher wind speeds fall at locations
that are not designed to handle them....no tack and head patches increasing
the thickness of the sail from single ply to two, three or more.

Would suggest removing the larger sail from the furler and sliding a
smaller one up the slot in higher winds.  This is what I will be doing,
once i purchase a smaller headsail.

Agree with you fully regarding the convenience of a headsail furler.  I
singlehand a lot, folding a sail alone is a real hassle.  Would be tempted
to sail less if I had to do so regularly.

Jonathan

On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 9:43 PM, Michael Connolly via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Marcelo,
> My first reaction is option number 3. Bend on the 150 when you know it is
> going to be light, i.e., summer time. What type of sailing do you do? Any
> racing? Daysailing mostly?
> The main would be good to have two reef points. If only one reef make it a
> hefty one, like half way between what would be a first and second reef. If
> you plan to have a loose footed main or a shelf in the foot fashion a
> decent outhaul that can be employed on any point of sail.
> BTW I dislike using the headsail furler for reefing. While your Vanguard
> sail selection might be considered antiquated by todays standards I like
> that style.
> Happy sailing,
> Michael #133
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: "Marcelo D. Gentinetta via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.
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> Cc: "Marcelo D. Gentinetta" <vanguard64 at cox.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 2, 2018 9:18:05 PM
> Subject: [Public-List] New sails
>
> Greetings from New Orleans.
> I would like to field different opinions on the subject of sails,
> specifically furler headsail size. I have started sailing my A30 just in
> the last month after 1year spent refitting her. I bought her with a 10y old
> mainsail that needs replacement and a 7y old 150% genoa (very good
> condition but no foam in luff) on a Profurl furler. On my previous boat,
> Pearson Vanguard, I had hank on headsails. So, I had a 90% jib, 125% and
> 150% genoas and I would select them accordingly. Now, aside from seeing the
> real convenience of a headsail furler, I find myself questioning what size
> headsail would best fit most conditions encountered here throughout the
> year. I am also planning on purchasing a new main but that is pretty
> straightforward. Summer winds here are between 5-12k and then they pick up
> in the fall, winter and spring. As fronts move in, we’ll go out in 15-20k
> gusting to 25k. Over 25k we’ll usually stay in port. So here are some
> options I have been toiling with.
> 1. New main plus my present 150% genoa with added foam pad in the luff for
> better shape when partially furled.
> 2. New main plus a 125% genoa with foam pad luff “fall/winter sail” and
> keep the 150% as is for summer use.
> 3. New main plus 135-140% genoa with foam pad luff and keep the 150% as
> spare.
>
> I appreciate your input. Hopefully, it won’t be as contentious as anchor
> selection.
> Marcelo
> #441 Alegría
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Jonathan M Bresler
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