Re: P-19 Sail Flutter in winds over 10 mph?

Eric Pederson (eric@winternet.com)
Thu, 16 Sep 1999 10:12:07 -0500 (CDT)


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
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It has been rumored that Rob Pettibone said:
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> The last 2 times we've been out the wind has been in the 10-16 mph range and
> I've had problems with the jib and main luff fluttering. I tried various
> things to get it to stop with no luck. Both times I ended up striking the
> sails to avoid any potential damage to the sails. Anyone have any ideas
> about why this is happening and how to correct it?

Sounds like you need to trim in the sails a bit. Winds at 10-16 are really
ideal for the P-19. If you're uncomfortable, try reefing.

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Eric L. Pederson
P-19 #970, Necessity
Bloomington, MN