Furling 100 and the 37.5

[Chuck Wolfe]

Has anyone changed to a furling 100 jib on their 37.5 (or for that matter a 35.5 or 40.5). What effect did it have on the tenderness of the boat with the wing keel and how much actual speed is lost. Did it help the heeling which, at least on my boat, is close to 20 degrees upwind in 15 knot winds (doesn't bother me-terrifies my wife). Is a change worthwhile?ChuckWolfe@mail.com

 

[JOE]

FURL EVERYTHING

I'M IN THE PROCESS IN PURCHASING A HI-LOW REEFER IN BOOM SYSTEM. YOUR COMMENT ON HEELING IS WHY!!!! THESE BOATS SAIL VERY WELL AND FAST ENOUGH WE DON'T NEED ALL THAT SAIL AREA IN 15 KNOTS OF WIND. EVERY BOAT THAT I WAS ON THAT HAS EVERYTHING FURLED WENT HULL SPEED THAT GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME BUT YOU MIGHT SEE IT DIFFERENTLY. GOOD LUCK