I have read that the CD 30 is a very good boat for 15 to 20 knots winds I live in New Orleans where the average summer winds speed is 5 to 6 knots; however the area has frequent thunderstorms which come up very fast, which I belive the CD 30 would handle better than a lot of boats after reading the Onboard DeLaMer artical. How well does the CD 30 sail in 5-6 knot winds? The owners manual talks about the possibility of a 150% genoa. Does the 150% genoa make a big difference in the light air? And if so does anyone have a ballpark figure on the cost? Also any comments on Spinnakers, there size, how well the boat handles with one, would be appreciated. Thank you all very much, I have learned a lot and enjoyed reading the message board.
vancejh@texaco.com
Considering CD 30 Cutter purchase
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Larry DeMers
Re: Considering CD 30 Cutter purchase
In light winds, the 140 or 150% genoa would be a must. Depending on heading, but assuming >60% to the apparent wind, we can make 3-4 kts. or so with those light winds. Honestly, that level of wind is fairly infrequent here on Superior, except after 7pm when no fronts are approaching (but we're usually anchor down and BBQing by then). We also use a cruising chute, which works well at 70 deg. off the wind and greater (you can use it as a very big and full genoa...but be careful, as it is a heck of a lot of sail to get in if the weather changes fast).
We use a roller/furler for the genoa..and the all up price for sail and furler would be in the $2500 bracket, possibly a bit more, depending on furler used. The chute would be around $12-1500, or far less if you build it yourself (Sailrite kits are great!).
I'm, glad that you enjoyed the article about our boat and our lives.
We sure love her!!
Cheers!
Larry DeMers
s/v DeLaMer
Cape Dory 30
~~~Sailing through 10-20 in. of snow Saturday, on Lk. Superior~~~~~
demers@sgi.com
We use a roller/furler for the genoa..and the all up price for sail and furler would be in the $2500 bracket, possibly a bit more, depending on furler used. The chute would be around $12-1500, or far less if you build it yourself (Sailrite kits are great!).
I'm, glad that you enjoyed the article about our boat and our lives.
We sure love her!!
Cheers!
Larry DeMers
s/v DeLaMer
Cape Dory 30
~~~Sailing through 10-20 in. of snow Saturday, on Lk. Superior~~~~~
Jim wrote: I have read that the CD 30 is a very good boat for 15 to 20 knots winds I live in New Orleans where the average summer winds speed is 5 to 6 knots; however the area has frequent thunderstorms which come up very fast, which I belive the CD 30 would handle better than a lot of boats after reading the Onboard DeLaMer artical. How well does the CD 30 sail in 5-6 knot winds? The owners manual talks about the possibility of a 150% genoa. Does the 150% genoa make a big difference in the light air? And if so does anyone have a ballpark figure on the cost? Also any comments on Spinnakers, there size, how well the boat handles with one, would be appreciated. Thank you all very much, I have learned a lot and enjoyed reading the message board.
demers@sgi.com
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Olli Wendelin
Re: Considering CD 30 Cutter purchase
Jim,
I use a 150 genoa on my CD30 ketch in light winds. I does make quite a difference from using the working jib. I had mine custom built a couple of years ago by a local sailmaker for about $1200.00. It is not roller furled. I still need to set up a whisker pole for running downwind.
When the 150 starts to flap, I break out the iron genoa.
A spinnaker would help in lighter winds, but I havent used one with this boat, yet.
Olli Wendelin
BLUE MOON
Charleston, SC
wendelin@spawar.navy.mil
I use a 150 genoa on my CD30 ketch in light winds. I does make quite a difference from using the working jib. I had mine custom built a couple of years ago by a local sailmaker for about $1200.00. It is not roller furled. I still need to set up a whisker pole for running downwind.
When the 150 starts to flap, I break out the iron genoa.
A spinnaker would help in lighter winds, but I havent used one with this boat, yet.
Olli Wendelin
BLUE MOON
Charleston, SC
wendelin@spawar.navy.mil
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Jerry Albright
Re: Considering CD 30 Cutter purchase
Jim,
I sail my Cape Dory 27 out of Mobile Bay, the 150 Genoea is
well suited to the normal wind conditions here on the Gulf Coast.
I have a 150 and a 110 as well as a spinaker, this combo works
well for me.The 150 stays on my roller furler 90% of the time,
the 110 is a high cut jib which balances well with the reefed
main, and sails like a dream in higher wind conditions. We sailed this past Saturday with this set-up in 25-30 mph winds and gusts to
38 with no trouble at all.These boats are a pleasure to sail in
rough weather or when the winds pick-up, they come into their own
under these conditions when other lighter boats start to head for the marina.
I was pleasantly suprised with the turn of speed my CD27 has. I
bought her almost 2 years ago and was somewhat concerned about her
potential for speed.I have been well pleased with her under all
sailing conditions.She is no racer but she preforms much better than
I expected, especially in moderate to light winds.
I have never sailed the CD30 cutter, but from my experiences,I
highly recommend Capy Dorys for their value, rugged construction and
sea kindlyness.I would buy another one without hesitation.
Smooth Sailing
Jerry Albright
nauticalw@aol.com
I sail my Cape Dory 27 out of Mobile Bay, the 150 Genoea is
well suited to the normal wind conditions here on the Gulf Coast.
I have a 150 and a 110 as well as a spinaker, this combo works
well for me.The 150 stays on my roller furler 90% of the time,
the 110 is a high cut jib which balances well with the reefed
main, and sails like a dream in higher wind conditions. We sailed this past Saturday with this set-up in 25-30 mph winds and gusts to
38 with no trouble at all.These boats are a pleasure to sail in
rough weather or when the winds pick-up, they come into their own
under these conditions when other lighter boats start to head for the marina.
I was pleasantly suprised with the turn of speed my CD27 has. I
bought her almost 2 years ago and was somewhat concerned about her
potential for speed.I have been well pleased with her under all
sailing conditions.She is no racer but she preforms much better than
I expected, especially in moderate to light winds.
I have never sailed the CD30 cutter, but from my experiences,I
highly recommend Capy Dorys for their value, rugged construction and
sea kindlyness.I would buy another one without hesitation.
Smooth Sailing
Jerry Albright
nauticalw@aol.com