Cruising Shute

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Nick

Has any H33 owner bought one of the cruising shutes advertised in the Hunter Chandlers? I am thinking of fitting one to my 2004 #208 and want some quantitative data re performance and ease of handling (with the sock) I can get hull speed downwind at around 15knots true so want to know about performance below this and at what angles you can work? Is it worth it?
 
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nick8489

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Aug 5, 2006
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Hunter 33 brisbane
thanks for the advice

Thanks Roan. I do a bit of social racing which was why I know at what wind speed I don't need a shute! My question really relates to at what wind speed do you really see boat speed gain with the shute. If I read you correctly it is below 10 knots. What sort of improvement over main and headsail do you get?
 
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Patrick

I have an A sail from Sailnet.

I bought an a sail from sailnet on line. I have the sock and the ATN tack. Visit ATNINC.com and see the video. The sail puts about 1 and 1/2 kts on the boat downwind. The sock is very easy to use,with experience one person can snuff the chute. Be advised that chutes come in two weights, 3/4 and 1 1/2 oz. I use the 3/4 here in Florida.
 
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