While getting organized for the sailing season I happened upon a very good condition jib (Rick Wallace Sailmaker S. Cali) still crispy and in good condition, a 110%, I think. For those who followed the restoration of S/V Sea Gypsy (our vintage V222 from the first production run), you understand we had our hands full and just finished late, late summer last year.
So, this is the season I finally have her altogether and time to tweak, organize and generally take care of things that bugged me last year. Back to the jib and my question. Currently, I rig her with the Genoa and am amazed at its ability to move her. Sometimes I don't even bother with the main if I'm out for a leisurely cruise with the kids ... great sail and well suited for the V222.
That being said, I can think of times when running a smaller headsail would be preferred, like in heavier winds, etc... I understand I can roll the Genao on the furler to reduce the size but will be the first to admit that the Genao can get tricky to manage in heavy weather. A simple, easy to manage jib might be great once in a while. So, both the Genao and the Jib I found are furling, so can I use a second swivel head at the top of the mast and keep the jib furled against the mast, then switch them at the furler? Is this even possible? Or even desirable? I think back to a trip last year when we spent five days on board and sailed every day. I would hate to think I have to make the decision on a headsail before I rigged her. I might be sorry later. And I definitely don't want to step the mast to change a headsail.
I have the front stay and a furler. I could convert the jib to hanks and run it on the front stay (not sure this is a good idea, though I've had several smaller boats that use the front stay for the jib). And unless I move or "unpin" the Genao on the furler, a jib on the front stay would hang up on the rolled Genao. Any thoughts, experience or advice would be appreciated.
So, this is the season I finally have her altogether and time to tweak, organize and generally take care of things that bugged me last year. Back to the jib and my question. Currently, I rig her with the Genoa and am amazed at its ability to move her. Sometimes I don't even bother with the main if I'm out for a leisurely cruise with the kids ... great sail and well suited for the V222.
That being said, I can think of times when running a smaller headsail would be preferred, like in heavier winds, etc... I understand I can roll the Genao on the furler to reduce the size but will be the first to admit that the Genao can get tricky to manage in heavy weather. A simple, easy to manage jib might be great once in a while. So, both the Genao and the Jib I found are furling, so can I use a second swivel head at the top of the mast and keep the jib furled against the mast, then switch them at the furler? Is this even possible? Or even desirable? I think back to a trip last year when we spent five days on board and sailed every day. I would hate to think I have to make the decision on a headsail before I rigged her. I might be sorry later. And I definitely don't want to step the mast to change a headsail.
I have the front stay and a furler. I could convert the jib to hanks and run it on the front stay (not sure this is a good idea, though I've had several smaller boats that use the front stay for the jib). And unless I move or "unpin" the Genao on the furler, a jib on the front stay would hang up on the rolled Genao. Any thoughts, experience or advice would be appreciated.