Just wanted to get some feedback on if the 240s are prone to capsizing. How strong of winds they will handle? My wife get nervous when heeling exceeds 30 degrees, just wanted to see if folks have any info that will ease her mind. Thanks, -kevin
I have the same problem with my better half "deck hand". Not sure about the limits of the 240 as I have never pushed her that far. Being a light boat and the design I'm not sure she is built to get up on a plane and heal it over too far. My experiance is the run her at 15-20 degrees by trimming, spilling or adjusting the main. In Iowa we have a lot of swirling gusty wind. If wind is too strong I have no shame in flying the main only as she sails just fine and it keeps the little woman happy. hopefully someone else will clue both of us in.
...and learn to reef. Reef early. Reef often. I sail my 240 in 20+ knots all the time, with a reef tucked into the main. Wind is not the issue with capsizing - it's the waves. They'll have to be big (6 feet), breaking and hit you broadsides to knock the boat over. I know of no documented case of an H240 capsizing. If anyone can correct me, please do.
hit 50 degrees+ in a big gust. Thats where the inclinometer bottomed out. She just rounds up and settles back down. Like others have said, it would take a combination of wind, and BIG waves hitting your beam to capsize.
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