Is every CD25 jib so...small?

[Mr. Doug]

Just to test all the rigging, I put the jib up yesterday. The boat was still in the cradle, so it wasn't going anywhere...but I had to see what it looked like.

I was a little surprised how small the jib is on a CD25.

Is there another option for a larger sail? Should I bother?

[Chris L]

You likely have a working jib (100%?). It is a good sail to have when the wind picks up, but for lighter winds you will likely want a larger genoa. I have a 145% and it works great in my opinion. I know some people have bigger and others small genoas, you will likely get varing opinions on the optimal size but I think the consensus would be to get a genoa.

[Mr. Doug]

That's what I thought. I really hope I can find a larger sail that'll work...somewhere.

Heck, I might be able to find something else that may work in the boat-yard. I keep thinking that the #4 on our T10 would have been bigger than this thing.

[MarcMcCarron]

doug - there are headsails in different sizes depending on wind conditions.
The small ones are for use in heavy wind and the big ones are for light
wind. when your sailing in very heavy winds they get real small.

[Mr. Doug]

Marc: Oh I'm well aware of that...I was just a little taken back by the smallness of the only head-sail I got with the boat. (Edit: That sounded kinda rude...didn't mean it to be.)

I'm going to take some measurements tomorrow so I know what I've got now.

Anyone know of a compatible boat I can fine a Genoa from?

[MarcMcCarron]

the boat has a very large main.

There are used sail traders on the net that have
sails that will fit your boat.
(I had a 25)

You need a 150 for 6 to 12 knots of wind.

The boat really responds to a symmetrical
spinnaker.

Get a drifter for light winds if you don't want to
buy the spinnaker set up.

motor when the winds are 5 and under.

Consider a roller furling headsail if you can afford it.
It would be a 150 that would reduce down when furled.
The boat wouldn't point as well when the sail was furled....
it could be a issue because the boat doesn't point close
under ideal conditions.

[Chris L]

the boat has a very large main.

There are used sail traders on the net that have
sails that will fit your boat.
(I had a 25)

You need a 150 for 6 to 12 knots of wind.

The boat really responds to a symmetrical
spinnaker.

Get a drifter for light winds if you don't want to
buy the spinnaker set up.

motor when the winds are 5 and under.

Consider a roller furling headsail if you can afford it.
It would be a 150 that would reduce down when furled.
The boat wouldn't point as well when the sail was furled....
it could be a issue because the boat doesn't point close
under ideal conditions.

I agree with the state wind speed ranges, that is pretty much what I do. I have hank-on head sails so can't comment on the furler performance, but it certainly would be more convenient!

[Neil Gordon]

A 150 is nice for light air but it won't reef down well to working size or less.

[Mr. Doug]

I think I'm going to look for a 135 to 150 to handle light air, and keep the working jib for heavier air.

[jbenagh]

I have a 135 and an old working jib. I use the 135 up to 20-25kts. I put the first reef in the main around 15+ when I start to get too much weather helm.

Jeff

[Sea Owl]

I have a 100% working jib which I am now convinced is too small for most days. Works well in higher winds, as others have stated.

Definitely go for at least a 120% or a drifter depending on what you typically see for wind where you are!

[KDreese]

By the way... if anyone happens to convert to roller furling and doesnt need the hank on 100% jib I would be happy to take it off your hands. I have a 120 but would really love a 100%. Just a thought if you are looking for help lowering the overall cost of a roller furling setup. Send me a PM if interested.

Best Regards,

Kevin

[MarcMcCarron]

No- life begins at six knots if you have a CD.

[KDreese]

I was thinking boat speed LOL. However, if we talk windspeed I guess life begins at 5-10kts with a CD. I used to autocross my MINI so it was kind of a joke with my wife now that I have slowed down...