Evan, I'm answering your questions generally since I don't own a 26 Encounter.
First, how old is you current 145? A blown out headsail can contribute significantly to the amount of heel. Second, when you race do you plan to have "rail meat"? Even just one or two people can significantly improve heel and pointing ability. Third, have you looked at the local PHRF handicaps? Most areas give extra points for furlers but take away for larger sails. You want to find the balance. Forth, have you talked to a sail loft? Local is preferred. A local loft can give tremendously valuable guidance on optimal sail size, PHRF handicaps, and a good balance between having a new sail made or an old one re-cut. When I installed a furler on my McGregor 26C, it was going to cost me ~$600 IIRC to have my old sail re-cut or $1200 for a new sail. $600 for an old blown out 155 to be re-cut seemed too high. Hope that gives you some things to consider. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jan 29, 2016 4:26 PM, "Evan Morgan via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > This one is for the (I think) two of you who race their Encounter. > > We've had Wind Affair several years, but used her solely for cruising. > During that time, we've learned how to handle her tenderness but have > always been over powered with a 145 up front, even with a reefed main. > > I've been talked into do some beer can races with her this season and > would like to know what headsail size works for you best all around. > > I'd rather only get one sail converted for my furler. > > So what do you use? > > > > Evan > > Wind Affair > > C&C 26 Encounter > > Indianapolis > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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