135% or 150% Genoa

[Big T]

Has anyone installed a 135% or 150% furling (or non for that matter) genoa on their 240? If so, where and how did you locate you sheet blocks? How does the boat handle? I trust you picked up some speed? Regrets?

 

[Sean Coerse]

My opinion

In my opinion it would be a bad idea to add a larger headsail on the H240. The boat is not set up with a track to allow you to move the turning blocks for and aft. It would be difficult to maintain proper sheeting angles. I don't know how much you have sailed an H240, but in anything over 10 knots you probably wouldn't be able to cary it. The boat already paces similar boats in light air. I have sailed over top of many larger boats in the 27-30 ft range in light winds. And in heavier air its better to reef the main and cary a full jib. Just my opinion

 

[Dave Condon]

Sean, thank you

Experience counts and Sean is right on track. Get roller furling for the jib.lCrazy Dave

 

[Paul Jordan]

Asymetrical Spinnaker

Based on everything I have read, the standard 110% jib on the 240 (with roller furling!) is the right headsail for this boat. If you are looking to improve light air performance, you would be a great deal better off investing in an asymetrical spinnaker. I have talked with several folks that have them and they love them. I actually tried out a friend's asymetrical on my own 240 one light air day last summer and it worked great!