I use the rolling set up. Works well enough. Not easy when underway however. Smallest jib, and the main reefed to the spreaders is a great configuration. Pointing at all with the V25 with just the head sail is not easy.
I wouldn't advise 35 plus. Although I had the fortune, could have been misfortune of getting blasted by a squall with 50 plus. I have a recount of the adventure on out website.
http://www.ne-ts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=452.
The main was reefed to the spreaders. The small working jib blew out almost as soon as the blast hit. Surprisingly and with total concentration I managed to keep her moving with out a stall. I knew that if the boat stalled I would lose the rig. For 20 minutes the wind stayed constant with lightening and rain. Jib flapping with the lines swinging in a ball. Talk about scary!! But she made it. When the torrent subsided enough to talk we realized we were doing 11.5 knots over ground! For the next 45 minutes we cranked between 11 and 8.5 knots. That was with the main alone. The sea was on the windward stern quarter and built to 8 feet. I researched the buoy data. It was the most beautiful yet scary experience I have ever had. Could have turned out a lot worse and I had resigned to the fact that all I could do was hang on and go for the ride. Funny how things slow down and you find a strange resolve.
Anyway these are tough boats and I have had a total blast and proud to be part of this forum. Still roller reefing!
Ken Boutiette
CMDRE
North East Trailer Sailor Yacht Club