If you have an inclinometer, 22 degrees was the number we always used as max heel for efficiency. If you are heeling more than that, and you can't get the boat on her feet by easing the main a bit, reef. Our boats sail pretty well under just jib, so consider just dropping the main completely, if that seems easier...as long as you're not racing. As my old dad always used to say, "the best time to reef is when you first think about it." We will often just go to two reefs on Peregrine, figuring if there's enough breeze for one reef, there's enough for two!
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Jun 21, 2016, at 00:18, Lorne Serpa via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I've been sailing for about 1.5 years on a 13' hobbie and WW Potter P15. My > 30MkII is my 1st real boat of any size and weight. I have not sailed it yet. > I'll be heading out for my 1st sail about 1 July. > > When do you 30MkII owners start reefing above what wind speed? I believe the > 30MkII is "tender", but have also read it is pretty "stiff" so I'm not sure > what to believe. I'm not a fan of heeling yet, gets me a tid bit nervous, > but not as much since taking ASA 101,103/104 last month. > > I have heard the 30MkII is pretty good carrying a lot of sail in light wind > and moves well. I just needs to be reefed earlier than many boats to sail > flat. > > What is considered decent wind for a 30MkII? I fully understand that it is > based on skill. In my ASA classes, we put in a reef in at about Beaufort 6/7 > in Corpus Christi Bay, TX. The boat was a 35' Benatou. We had a great time > with no worries. Will a 30MkII be similar, or very different due to the 5 > foot less, less beam, and probably much less ballast? > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
