I, too, carry a 140 genoa, and reef around 12 knots. I like to keep the boat
on its "feet". So, 10 to 15 degree heel is good for me.
Nervous or not, you'll start to feel weather helm at 10 to 12 knots, and you'll
want to reef [the main 1st] to keep up your speed and reduce pressure on the
rudder.
You are correct that this boat is "tender". I believe there is a chart in the
photoalbum archives that documents this as well as the 30-1's stiffness.
That said, the boat carries a lot of sail area, and it's fast IMO.
Also, I single-hand a lot and typically start with a reef as a prudent measure.
If you don't already have them on your main, I recommend adding "dogbones" to
your reef points, to make reefing quick and easy [and reduce the possibility of
a rip to your sail; they are cheap].
Give a report on your 1st sail.
Pete W.
Siren Song
'91 C&C 30-2 #170
Deltaville, VA
Message: 6
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:25:31 +0000 (UTC)
From: Allan Rheaume <drumroll30m...@yahoo.ca>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List 1988 30MkII. When to reef?
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<814944704.1736603.1466504731991.javamail.ya...@mail.yahoo.com>
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Hi Lorne, I carry a 140% headsail on my 30-2. I usually start getting
overpowered upwind at around 12 knots true.
Al RheaumeDrumroll 30-2 #90
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