140 v 150 Genoa

[Bill]

Hello

Can anyone make a suggestion as to the differences (functional) between a 140 & 150 Genoa (non-furling)? Are there any options which might be usefull? Does the 10% make a significant difference in performance? What about forward visibility? What about lifeline interferance? What about lofts? I am inland and know of only one loft in the area.


Thanks
Bill
S/V Rhapsody



willie@clnk.com

[Bob Ohler]

Bill, we use a 150 genny here on the Chesapeake. Our rule of thumb is...anything less than whitecaps...say 15 or 16 knots of wind, we use the genny. Anything more, we fly the working jib. This rule seems to work. There are times in light air, when we wish the 150 was a 165!
Hope these thoughts help!
Bob Ohler
SV "Aloha Spirit"
CD25D #2



bobohler@chesapeake.net

[Dan VanWinkle]

Hello

Can anyone make a suggestion as to the differences (functional) between a 140 & 150 Genoa (non-furling)? Are there any options which might be usefull? Does the 10% make a significant difference in performance? What about forward visibility? What about lifeline interferance? What about lofts? I am inland and know of only one loft in the area.

For my 25D I have a storm jib, working jib, 150% genny, a reacher and a cruising spinnaker plus main ofcourse. Here on Barnegate Bay,NJ I don't expect to use the 150% or reacher much as wind in no problem all summer long. The 150% or reacher would be good for the Chesapeake. This year (my second season with the boat) I will be adding a CDI furler adn a 135% genny. North sails advised that for this area and for solo sailing it would be the best. I do plan to price adapting the working jib to furling to have a little more "high wind" versatility. Might also investigate being able to bend on the 150 occasionally. My problem has been storing and sailing with this full inventory of sail. They take up a lot of valuable space, which there isn't much of on a 25D, especially if you have three people on board for a crusie. Hopefully, the furler will provide some relieve.

Bali Ha'i
Hull #69



vanwinkled@pt.cyanamid.com