When we race, we carry 6 to 10 more people which equates to 2000 lbs of rail meat.As the vessel heels she wants to luff. To stop the juff, you must counter with rudder. The more rudder you use the more drag is created. Reef the sail and she goes faster because she is upright. When it is just my wife and I there is no one on the rail. It is amazing how much more sail you can carry when you have extra weight on the high side.
-------- Original message -------- From: Rick Brass via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 08-16-2016 4:41 PM (GMT-08:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass <rickbr...@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List Opinions about new headsail construction I’m curious. Why must you reef the main at 12 knots with the 135, while you can carry the full main and 150 to 15, and full main and 100 to 20? Rick BrassWashington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of evans.in.gibsons via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 6:32 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: evans.in.gibsons <evans.in.gibs...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Opinions about new headsail construction I have a 39. When we race I can carry a 150 in 15 knots. When we started cruise i bought a 135 rolller furl. It was great up to 12 knots then I have to reef the main. I finally gave up and got a 100% for cruising. Easier to handle and I can keep full sail to 20 knots.
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