I have a hunter 36 and have toyed with the idea of adding another sail. What is your experience with either a genoa or spinnaker? Do you recommend adding either sail and, if you do, which one? Does the boat sail better and faster with either sail, or are you merely adding canvas without any real benefit in speed and handling?
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Depends on what you have already
that would depend on what set of sails you have already and what kind of sailing you do. A clasic set up is mainsail, working jib (110), genoa (150), asymetrical or symetrical spinaker (190+) and storm jib (60)and trisail. You can get buy with less if you are not going out on the ocean. What kind of sailing are you doing and what is the average and max windspeed you sail in?
that would depend on what set of sails you have already and what kind of sailing you do. A clasic set up is mainsail, working jib (110), genoa (150), asymetrical or symetrical spinaker (190+) and storm jib (60)and trisail. You can get buy with less if you are not going out on the ocean. What kind of sailing are you doing and what is the average and max windspeed you sail in?
Modern Asymetric is the best
Unless you are racing around the buoys. Then you need the genny to go efficiently to weather in light wind. But once you crack off to a near reach, the asymetric is the best sail you can have in light or medium winds all the way to a deep broad reach. An asymetric has more sail area, and flies in a much better shape than a big genny while reaching. And, you can drop the asymetric, and switch to a roller furled jib when the breeze pipes up. David Lady Lillie
Unless you are racing around the buoys. Then you need the genny to go efficiently to weather in light wind. But once you crack off to a near reach, the asymetric is the best sail you can have in light or medium winds all the way to a deep broad reach. An asymetric has more sail area, and flies in a much better shape than a big genny while reaching. And, you can drop the asymetric, and switch to a roller furled jib when the breeze pipes up. David Lady Lillie
ASM for cruising...Genoa for racing...
Just wondering...is yours a new 36 or an old 36. I have a 356 (which would be like a new 36) and have a 155 genoa and an ASM. I use both in local races. The 155% makes the boat run great in air up to 10-12 knots. I have tooled around in 2-3 knots of air while everyone else was flapping sails. It makes a BIG difference in light air. If you are just cruising, then get the ASM and use the engine in light air. Steve
Just wondering...is yours a new 36 or an old 36. I have a 356 (which would be like a new 36) and have a 155 genoa and an ASM. I use both in local races. The 155% makes the boat run great in air up to 10-12 knots. I have tooled around in 2-3 knots of air while everyone else was flapping sails. It makes a BIG difference in light air. If you are just cruising, then get the ASM and use the engine in light air. Steve
Genoa, ASM etc.
Thanks for all of the helpful comments. I generally use the new Hunter 36 for day sailing. The winds are 10-15 knots typically this time of year, and the air is lighter in the summer and fall. My sense is that the genoa provides more utility than the asm, but you tell me. And as to either sail, would you buy it from UK or a different sail manufacturer? Thanks.
Thanks for all of the helpful comments. I generally use the new Hunter 36 for day sailing. The winds are 10-15 knots typically this time of year, and the air is lighter in the summer and fall. My sense is that the genoa provides more utility than the asm, but you tell me. And as to either sail, would you buy it from UK or a different sail manufacturer? Thanks.
Sailmakers?
We can't tell your location from the posts, but I'm a great believer in dealing with local sailmakers. On the Chesapeake, there are lots of sailmakers and lofts to choose from. You can describe what kind of sailing, what wind strengths, how long the sail should last, how much crew work,and of course, how much money you'd care to spend. Of course you may get something cheaper from the far east or un-seen off the shelf on-line, but why not talk to your local expert(s) possibly with references from others in your sailing group. If you are in the northern end of Chesaeake Bay, I'd absolutely recommend Ulmer-Skelley Sails in Havre DeGrace, MD. My personal choice, depending on the sails you already have would be a fairly large Genoa,say 150-155% beacuse you will use it upwind, reaching and on a run and it will be heavier longer lasting, more forgiving in gusts and more easily handled than an A-Kite, particularly on a roller furler.
We can't tell your location from the posts, but I'm a great believer in dealing with local sailmakers. On the Chesapeake, there are lots of sailmakers and lofts to choose from. You can describe what kind of sailing, what wind strengths, how long the sail should last, how much crew work,and of course, how much money you'd care to spend. Of course you may get something cheaper from the far east or un-seen off the shelf on-line, but why not talk to your local expert(s) possibly with references from others in your sailing group. If you are in the northern end of Chesaeake Bay, I'd absolutely recommend Ulmer-Skelley Sails in Havre DeGrace, MD. My personal choice, depending on the sails you already have would be a fairly large Genoa,say 150-155% beacuse you will use it upwind, reaching and on a run and it will be heavier longer lasting, more forgiving in gusts and more easily handled than an A-Kite, particularly on a roller furler.
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