Hi all, I'd like to get better light air performance on all points of sail and am considering a 120% to 130% genoa for my H260. This is to get input on what works well. I have a hanked on jib, and will get a hanked (no furling) on genoa to use on the light air days. So if you use a genoa, what size do you have and where do you have the sheet blocks located? I'm considering adding them just in front of the winch, perhaps outboard a little bit for a smooth run and to clear the existing line paths and hardware. I don't want to add a chute (as'ym or ASP) because I often sail singlehanded or with inexperienced crew. Also, the genoa adds speed, but no handicap, for the local PHRF fun races! Thank you for any help. Fair winds, Tom
Genoa experience H26/H260
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try a genaker with sock
Go for a genaker with a dousing sock. That's easy to handle alone on the boat. I invested in one a couple of years ago, and it works beautifully - and I handle it alone without any problems. If the wind gets rougher, just lower the sock and your safe again. toomas/celeste
Go for a genaker with a dousing sock. That's easy to handle alone on the boat. I invested in one a couple of years ago, and it works beautifully - and I handle it alone without any problems. If the wind gets rougher, just lower the sock and your safe again. toomas/celeste
Tuff liff instead of hanking
You might add a tuff luff luff track to fht forestay if you dont take down the mast much. It gives your a smoother entry to the sail and is quicker than hanking. Are your going to add a track as well as sheet blocks? Best to talk to your sailmaker about that so that the fit your sail. Mark
You might add a tuff luff luff track to fht forestay if you dont take down the mast much. It gives your a smoother entry to the sail and is quicker than hanking. Are your going to add a track as well as sheet blocks? Best to talk to your sailmaker about that so that the fit your sail. Mark
Drifter Sail
I previously had a Catalina 250WB for which I purchased a 'drifter sail'. It is made out of nylon and is approximately a 150. I was surprised to find out that it fits the Hunter260. On light air days ( < 7 knots) the sail works wonderfully. We lose some pointing ability but aside from that there are no drawbacks. The sheets for this sail are 1/16" and go back to the supports for the bow seats and then forward to the wench. I don't even use any blocks. If you are interested you can go to the catalinaowners web site and search for 'drifter'. Cost about $600.00 2 years ago.
I previously had a Catalina 250WB for which I purchased a 'drifter sail'. It is made out of nylon and is approximately a 150. I was surprised to find out that it fits the Hunter260. On light air days ( < 7 knots) the sail works wonderfully. We lose some pointing ability but aside from that there are no drawbacks. The sheets for this sail are 1/16" and go back to the supports for the bow seats and then forward to the wench. I don't even use any blocks. If you are interested you can go to the catalinaowners web site and search for 'drifter'. Cost about $600.00 2 years ago.
Drifter?
Thank you Calvin...This may be just the ticket. Does this hank on like a regular head sail and use the jib halyard... if not how does it attach? Thx, Tom
Thank you Calvin...This may be just the ticket. Does this hank on like a regular head sail and use the jib halyard... if not how does it attach? Thx, Tom
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