Dave Kautz
P-15 #1632 Tilly Lucy
Palo Alto, CA
In a message dated 12/26/99 9:32:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, hlg@pacbell.net
writes:
>
> I don't recall having that problem with the genoa, but I've used it rarely,
> and it's been a while. The genoa sheets should be outside the shrouds. Then
> the sheet lead may need to be adjusted fore and aft to prevent the
> backwinding. If you look closely at photo
> <http://potter-yachters.org/sails/19991106/manateelaunched.jpg> you can see
> the location of the genoa track, just aft of the companionway bulkhead.
> It's located according to the instructions that Herb Orford gave me when I
> bought the genoa, and seems to work okay. The forward end of the track is 5
> ft forward of the transom. The track is 15 inches long. I move the block
> fore and aft along the track according to the wind strength.
>
> I seem to remember Jerry saying the P15 doesn't point as well with the
genoa.
>
>
> Harry
>
