My 1981 CD 33 has a 150 genoa. At least I think it is a 150. It is the size shown in the manual. I want to cut it down to a 130 or 135. First, is this possible and second, what would the measurements be. I would like the foot raised up some so I can see under it.
Also, when furling in the genoa in heavy winds, is it best to head straight into the wind or fall off some? I headed into the wind but the wind was too strong for me to pull the furling line in and furl the sail. I had to winch it in.
Thanks,
CD 33 headsail measurenments
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CD 33 headsail measurenments
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Al Levesque
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I would expect the sail to be easiest to furl when the sheets are waving free. Sometimes the difficulty of furling is due to salt buildup in the furler. Has it been cleaned recently?
I think our genoa is a 130 (that's how the bag is marked) but I don't have the dimensions of it. I had a working jib made up that I use most of the time for day-sailing and I use a 12 inch pennant at the tack so that I can lift the entire sail by that much. Makes a big difference in visibility. I don't know if our genoa is short enough to be raised that way.
I think our genoa is a 130 (that's how the bag is marked) but I don't have the dimensions of it. I had a working jib made up that I use most of the time for day-sailing and I use a 12 inch pennant at the tack so that I can lift the entire sail by that much. Makes a big difference in visibility. I don't know if our genoa is short enough to be raised that way.
I also made a pennant about 12 inches long for the base to raise the sail and get the halyard swivel angle correct. Keeps the sail off the lifeline/pulpit.
Regarding your furling issue, many times halyard tension may affect the ease of furling. Try easing the halyard some if you have stiff furling action. I now only winch my genoa halyard if I am beating hard and see horizontal wrinkles in the luff. That is one thing I love about the 33 is that in winds under 20-25 you can do just about everything by hand.
I believe my genoa is a 150% as well. I would not cut it down as I would not want to mess with the balance of the boat. Right now the boat has a little bit more weather helm than I would like but not bad, most liklely due to the 25 year old sails. Altering the headsail may change that though so untill I get a nice new flat mainsail I I live with it.
Having said that, I would think about the area and winds you sail in most often then ponder the best sail sizes that would work best for you and try those.
Best of luck,
Paul
Regarding your furling issue, many times halyard tension may affect the ease of furling. Try easing the halyard some if you have stiff furling action. I now only winch my genoa halyard if I am beating hard and see horizontal wrinkles in the luff. That is one thing I love about the 33 is that in winds under 20-25 you can do just about everything by hand.
I believe my genoa is a 150% as well. I would not cut it down as I would not want to mess with the balance of the boat. Right now the boat has a little bit more weather helm than I would like but not bad, most liklely due to the 25 year old sails. Altering the headsail may change that though so untill I get a nice new flat mainsail I I live with it.
Having said that, I would think about the area and winds you sail in most often then ponder the best sail sizes that would work best for you and try those.
Best of luck,
Paul