Nix genoa, bigger main.
Ken's questions- -Is anyone using a hanked-on 150 Genoa? Yup. I know a bunch of H19, H23.5, and H240 owners who have rigged genoas. -Where do you put the blocks? That is a problem. You can put them on a track at the gunwhale, bolted through the hull-deck flange, but this has two problems. It weakens the hull/deck joint, the base is too wide and the boat won't point well to windward. -What kind of pole arrangement is used? Whatever you like. A ring on the mast is best. -Are the winch locations usable? Yes but you need some added turning blocks. -Is tacking a nightmare with all that canvas to move across the deck? Yes. True of most genoas. Note that Dave Condon advises against a genoa. I would too; these rigs are truly not designed for one. However genoas are "the style" and many people sem to think they need one. I strongly recommend a new jib and mainsail. The factory sails do not really have good shape, and you can get a lot of area in a larger roach in the main. A jib made to fit by a good sailmaker will also be bit larger than the factory jib, and much better shaped. We got some new sails this summer, designed to pack a few extra square feet in. The boat moves much better in light air, and is faster, points higher, and heels less, in a good breeze. Frash Breezes- Doug King
