Potterer's,
My experience has been that the full Genoa is great for downwind performance
to maybe a beam reach. However as I sail closer to the wind it needs to be
reefed to the size of a working jib to reach maximum pointing ability (track
on the side deck and sheets on the outsides of the shrouds).
On boats this light, weight distribution can always be an overriding factor.
I can get my tiller tamer set nicely on most points of sail, but as soon as
I shift any weight forward, she bears off. Works much nicer on downwind
tracks.
I like the Genoa and use a whisker pole downwind, my weight is 180, I have a
bow rail, and I normally sail with at least one crew member of 120-170 lbs.
Doug Tiffany
WWP-19 #1067, BONILEA
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Stallings [mailto:stallings_mike@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 1:54 PM
To: ecpa@onelist.com
Cc: wwpotter@tscnet.com
Subject: Re: Sailing at Dana Point CA on Saturday
Verdict on the new Genoa and roller furling so far. In
winds over 5
knots its great. I mean really great! Under 5 knots I think a hanked on jib
is better.
I remain skeptical that the genoa is slower in winds under 5 knots, but it
could be. For conditions under 5 knots, possibilities include:
1. ...the genoa really is slower getting upwind.
2. ...overall weight becomes an overriding factor.
3. ...weight distribution becomes an overriding factor.
4. ...proper sail trim becomes an overriding factor.
5. ...dragging a motor through the water becomes an overiding factor.
Who knows, and how important is it anyway? The fact remains, the genoa is
more fun!
I'd be interested in knowing if genoa users differ from the average
population in the following areas:
0. Like the genoa? (Yes)
1. Lbs? (160)
2. Bow rail? (No)
3. Whisker pole downwind? (Yes)
Mike
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