Is it worth getting a Genny?
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Given two things; we have the same weather as you, and the way that your boat is rigged, a big genny could not be trimmed in far enough to provide any value upwind, and it's too heavy to stay afloat downwind. The Hunters are not designed for it. That said, a large (very large if you want) asym is an excellent choice for the kind of Oilberta breezy days we're talking about. The look of the lake in your picture is same as the look of the lake in mine.
Our kite is probably close on 40% larger than it should be. If it were used in a real air, it could be a problem, but the cutoff is 12kts, and not at all if it's shifty and gusty.
Our kite is probably close on 40% larger than it should be. If it were used in a real air, it could be a problem, but the cutoff is 12kts, and not at all if it's shifty and gusty.
An asymmetrical certainly will work very well in light airs. I have the Hunter 26.5 which is basically an overgrown 23.5. I race it so needed more sail and run a 155. You have to install a genny track to handle this though. I can out point most boats so no problem there.
the 23.5 will not take a larger genoa due to the deck and gear which would be in the way. Suggest for light air an a symmetrical genoa. One good thing about swept back spreaders, you can pull the jib in further
Each boat is different and due to the deck design which I know all too well of the 23.5, anything than the supplied 110 jib lapper will not work in genoa size due to the lines being led aft
The H265 has inboard shrouds that allow the use of a genoa. Boats with outboard shrouds cannot use overlapping headsails (genoas). The sail would have to be trimmed AROUND the very wide rig, which is not workable.
These boats make up for this with larger mainsails to maintain similar sail areas,
Indeed, light air jib reaching is these boat's weak-spot. Its why Codes were invented.
;^) get on a happy angle with a code and it's bye-bye!Oh yeah, our neighbour can run away from us with his 0, IF the wind angles are to his benefit, which we rarely allow.
Beautiful photos Jackdaw. send me a private email to learn more about code o. many thanks partner.
New Hunter 23.5 owner here. Looking at a new set of sails and the asyms are listed on some of the sail maker sites. The owners manual only shows symmetrical with a pole. I'd love to hear from someone who is flying an asymmetrical spinnaker on a 23.5. How does it work?