H23 1985 Others genoa experience please

[Rob Roedts]

I am looking for a furler and and I thaught I would want a 150% to go on it. I have pritty much decided on a flexible furler. since Hunter uses them. I spoke to soneone at hunter and they said that the swept back spreaders may give me problems with a 150. So I am looking for some advice on what size I should get. I dont have the spinaker rig so I figured a large Genoa to help with my run speed, and reef it back in heavier wind. I need some experienced opinions please. Thanks for taking the time to respond in advance.

 

[Scott Davis]

150% Jib

I have an 86 Hunter 23 and use my 150% all the time with no problems. Put the plastic tube type rollers on your outer shrouds to keep the sail from hanging up on the cables. I think it would work really well with a roller assy.Scott

 

[Andy]

Five sailors, ten opinions

I can't speak for the problem with your spreaders but we used a 150 Gen that was on the boat (H27)when we bought it last August. It is great for light air and did not have a chance to reef it until late October. Some experienced sailors say do it, other say not. I was not happy with it. The stiffer breeze and larger waves made me look around for another deck hand. This weekend the boat went in the water and we put on a 110 jib (original and unused with boat but not until now set up for the roller). We plan to use it in the Spring and Fall when we get some wind on Lake Erie. We will change to the gen for summer.

 

[Wanderer138]

Here's my two cents

The only headsail I have right now is the 110 working jib. It works well in everything down to about 6 kt of wind. Below that, a genoa would be useful.A few friends who have raced H23's here in Florida think that a 150 is too much sail, and that a 135 is better choice. Hwever,these were hanked-on sails. If you are going to a roller furling headsail, I think the 150 is the best bet. Just don't unroll it all the way unless the wind id really light. You can reef it down to 135, 110 or less as wind speed dictates. Just remember to get tracks so you can move the genoa blocks forward as you reef. Good luck.PeterH23 "Raven"