Have seen a lot of talk about reefing the H240. Just at what Wind Speed do you all Reef. I have never reef my H240 and been over hard at times. Just asking. Thanks s/v The Toy
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Reef when she says to
If the wife is on board I reef at 12-13 knots if sailing on a beat. If it's just me I may wait until 15 knots. Anything over 15 knots you are losing boat speed by not reefing. This is because of the drag you are going to create with your rudder sideways fighting the weather helm. If you don't believe me sail both ways with a GPS and see.
If the wife is on board I reef at 12-13 knots if sailing on a beat. If it's just me I may wait until 15 knots. Anything over 15 knots you are losing boat speed by not reefing. This is because of the drag you are going to create with your rudder sideways fighting the weather helm. If you don't believe me sail both ways with a GPS and see.
Sooner or Later
I reef to keep the windows out of the water! It's always easy to shake out a reef if you find it's not necessary but it can be pretty frantic trying to reef the main in strong winds. I believe that reefing speed is in inverse proportion to the captains age too. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
I reef to keep the windows out of the water! It's always easy to shake out a reef if you find it's not necessary but it can be pretty frantic trying to reef the main in strong winds. I believe that reefing speed is in inverse proportion to the captains age too. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
In the eye of the beholder
As you can see, it's different strokes (reefing) for different fokes. It's hard to tell the exact wind speed you actually reef at. I didnt reef at all last year, but I did drop the sails and motor back when it got around 30 knts. In actuality I get a kick out of burying the cabin windows, but my wife has a different opinion. So we vary according to who is on board. For performance and comfort you will probably be reefing as the wind gets over 15 knts. I find the boat much more stable, comfortable and useable when reefed in high winds over 25 knts. When it's windier than that I wouldn't venture out (unless already out) in which case I would drop sails and motor home as fast as I could.
As you can see, it's different strokes (reefing) for different fokes. It's hard to tell the exact wind speed you actually reef at. I didnt reef at all last year, but I did drop the sails and motor back when it got around 30 knts. In actuality I get a kick out of burying the cabin windows, but my wife has a different opinion. So we vary according to who is on board. For performance and comfort you will probably be reefing as the wind gets over 15 knts. I find the boat much more stable, comfortable and useable when reefed in high winds over 25 knts. When it's windier than that I wouldn't venture out (unless already out) in which case I would drop sails and motor home as fast as I could.
Reefing
As a friend of mine has said, it is too late while reefing in gusty winds. You must be prepared and reef early. I find without a furling jib, you will need to drop the jib in 12-13 knots of wind. At 15-17 knots of wind, reef the main. If it is still to much, you need to drop sail and come in as sailing should be fun. if you have roller furling jib, then reef with it first. Once the jib is rolled up all the way, then reef the main. If you go over 10 degree heel, then you are loosing performance. You sail faster with less heel due to the hull shape. One who knows from experience
As a friend of mine has said, it is too late while reefing in gusty winds. You must be prepared and reef early. I find without a furling jib, you will need to drop the jib in 12-13 knots of wind. At 15-17 knots of wind, reef the main. If it is still to much, you need to drop sail and come in as sailing should be fun. if you have roller furling jib, then reef with it first. Once the jib is rolled up all the way, then reef the main. If you go over 10 degree heel, then you are loosing performance. You sail faster with less heel due to the hull shape. One who knows from experience
white caps
If you start seeing white caps it is about 20 knots. If I'm not already reefed, I do it then.
If you start seeing white caps it is about 20 knots. If I'm not already reefed, I do it then.
reefing is faster
WITH MY 23.5 I FIND THAT I CAN OUTRUN LARGER BOATS WITH THEIR FULL SAILS AND SHOWING EXCESSIVE HEELING WHILE I AM ONLY USING THE MAIN. MY BOAT REMAINS STABLE AND UNDER CONTROL. TRY IT SOMETIME! REMEMBER, IT YOUR OUT IN FRONT, YOUR RACING. IF BEHIND YOUR JUST CRUISING. JACK RESPITE
WITH MY 23.5 I FIND THAT I CAN OUTRUN LARGER BOATS WITH THEIR FULL SAILS AND SHOWING EXCESSIVE HEELING WHILE I AM ONLY USING THE MAIN. MY BOAT REMAINS STABLE AND UNDER CONTROL. TRY IT SOMETIME! REMEMBER, IT YOUR OUT IN FRONT, YOUR RACING. IF BEHIND YOUR JUST CRUISING. JACK RESPITE
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