We enjoy doing the ocassional club races but find that our boat (Hunter 46LE) is very slow in any wind under 12 knots. I want to see if other Hunter owner, of a similar size boat, has put on 155 Genny and will teh standard Furling Jib handle a 155? Also what other hardware replacements were needed? Thx
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For light air in any boat you will need a code zero and a BIG akite. The code zero can be used for upwind work in light air and the big akite is a must for running if you expect to be competitive. The chain plates on the big Hunters are set out at the toe rail and prevent close sheeting of an overlapping headsail. This makes life difficult for pointing with speed in lighter air. As the wind builds and a smaller headsail can be used the performance curve goes up dramatically. A 155 is a waste of money compared to the code zero. Also you will want to consider how much weight you can off load. Weight is a big performance killer. Empty your holding tank and your water tanks. Clean the bottom and keep it as smooth as possible. Also learn to sail with as little rudder as possible. Your rudder is the equivalent of a brake pedal, every touch slows the boat down.
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