I would like to add one more twist to this interesting discussion. I have a 140% UK tape drive genoa I got 3 years ago. My main competitor in Wednesday night beer can racing is a C&C 36 which has a 150-155 racing triradial laminate genoa (no UV protective, kevlar I think). In 5-12 knots of wind, he just powers away from us upwind and he is supposed to be 20-30 seconds a mile slower. Admittedly, he is really good with experienced crew and knows his boat well from years of competitive racing, but I don't ever go faster than him upwind. I fear that a 150% with my crew will be too much too handle much of the time (3-4 lightweight female novices where he has 7-8 big strong guys) but I wonder if the 140 vs. 150 is a reasonable explanation or if a “racing briradial” is that much faster than a “cruising” tape drive? Dave
Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 16, 2016, at 9:53 AM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Rick — I don’t know if it will help you any, but I’ve posted a photo taken > this past weekend of my new Rolly Tasker 135 genoa on my web server. This > was under light air (maybe 6-8 knots apparent — I don’t have a wind > instrument, so I’m just guessing). It’s a cross cut design, and seems to work > pretty well. > > http://www.postaudio.net/webserver/headsail.jpg > <http://www.postaudio.net/webserver/headsail.jpg> > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI > >> On Aug 16, 2016, at 8:41 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> It’s the end of summer and business must be getting slow. I’ve already been >> offered the 15% discount (though it was off the highest quote) and delivery >> in 3 to 4 weeks. >> >> Rick > > _______________________________________________ > > 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!
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