Today I finally got out with the Doyle Rep. Wind was at 15knts gusting to 22 so we were reefed (both main and Jib). This was less than ideal as I had hoped to demonstrate the weather helm with full sails at 10knts. Nevertheless the Doyle rep identified the 2nd and 3rd full battens as being overly flexible thereby creating a deeper than desired belly with no sail trim control to reduce it. He is arranging for stiffer battens which should be ready next week.
In general he felt that reducing the sail area by 10% (+ or -) would not have any appreciable affect and recommended against this.
He was also happy with the rig, mast bend, rake, forestay tension etc.
I will report back once I have tried the new battens
Tim
In general he felt that reducing the sail area by 10% (+ or -) would not have any appreciable affect and recommended against this.
He was also happy with the rig, mast bend, rake, forestay tension etc.
I will report back once I have tried the new battens
Tim