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I agree with Russel. I run a 135% furler mounted high cut headsail on on my CD30c. I am often single handed and short tacking on the Columbia river and by removing the inner stay, tacking the jenny is very quick and easy. As the wind increases, I reef my main, then partially furl my jenny. Above 23 ...

Joe, I single hand my CD30c with a 130% genoa and Lewmar 40 self tailing winches. The suggestion I have, to go with your yet to be purchased self tailing winches, is the Lewmar "One Touch" winch handle. They too are a bit spendy but allow you to remove the handle with just one hand by sque...

Hi Ron, I just returned from my CD30c and this time, I remembered to get some measurements for you. The key number your seeking is 15&1/2 inches. That is the overall distance from the leading edge of the staysail boom deck fitting to the center of the hole in the babystay padeye on my boat. Anot...

Leo, My CD30 is also rigged like Kayla and the system works great. I wanted to fly a 130% genny on my forward headstay with furler, so to improve tacking ability I installed a tensionable quick release on the baby stay. Like Kayla it provides me with many sail options. Reference http://www.abimarine...

Marianna, I have sailed some of the Sound but please realize that it is a very large place. I call it God's gift to inshore sailors due to it's wildlife and shear beauty. For details about the Sound I suggest you contact Ben Thomas on this list or go to Sailjazz.com and click on the Pacific Northwes...

Walter, I am using a three blade, feathering Maxi Prop on my CD30c Rascal for four years now. I hauled out last December and found no conflict marks on either the prop or the rudder. I really appreciate my prop because I sail on the Columbia River and the current is appreciable at times. I don't kno...