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<DIV>I am in the process of replacing the genny (135%) on Tanagroa. The
current (and I believe original) 135 has an 18 inch wire pendant attached to the
head. The sail loft is recommending elimination of the pendant and
making the new sail full hoist. I suspect there was a valid reason
for the pendant in the first place and wonder if the additional sail aloft (in a
full hoist sail) would have any impact on handling/sailing characteristic or
rating of an A30? Any thoughts you have on this subject would be
welcomed.</DIV>
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<DIV>Chet Koop</DIV>
<DIV>Tangaroa #445</DIV></BODY></HTML>