Re: catalina27-talk: Sail configuration questions

[Patrick R Ford]

Michele, Don Guillette 1027 Banner Ridge Road Diamond Bar, CA  91765 909-861-3839 [EMAIL PROTECTED]   www.sailtrimproducts.com   Sail Trim Users Guide and Sail Trim Charts, I think they were $20 or $30. they are GREAT. Charts come laminated for use on board Good luck Pat Ford Port Washington, WI Seabiscuit 3692   ----- Original Message ----- From: Michele/C27 Rossinante To: catalina27-talk@memberclicks.com Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 1:31 PM Subject: catalina27-talk: Sail configuration questions Hello, I'm new on this list.   I am interested in improving my understanding of sail trim for my 1975 Catalina 27 standard rig.   Can someone or several someones give me some input on these questions:   Which sail is the "powerhouse" for driving the boat? I've been told the jib is the powerhouse and the main is just trim. I've been told the main is the powerhouse and the jib is for speed.  Please help me know what is accurate for MY boat.   Next, I would like to know, for my specific boat, what are the stages of reefing that are best?   Under full main (fully battened main) and 150 genoa, do I reef the main first or change to the working jib first?   Under working jib and full main, do I reef the main first or change to the storm jib first?   Under working jib and one reef in the main, do I take a second reef or change to storm jib?   Under reefed main (one reef) and storm jib, do I next go to two reefs in the main?   Under two reefs and storm jib, which do I take down first if still overpowered?   I have been told not to even rig my second reef because in this boat that doesn't leave enough sail up to even be worth it. But I am guessing some of you do use the second reef?   Looking forward to lots of input from fellow 70's catalina 27 owners!   Thanks!   Michele Catalina 27 Rossinante New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.