Larger Sails

[Rudi Gartner]

Greetings,I'm planning on going to a larger jib. If you have gone to 120%, 150%, etc, please let me know how that affected your boat's performance and handling.Thanks,Rudi

 

[Darrell]

I have a 150 for my 30. Man does it help in light winds. It is a real handfull over about 15 kts. I got it wrapped around the forestay during a downwind run home in 30 kts. Almost fell of the boat more than once trying to fix that. I am not sure where you sail, but in the bay area I would limit it to a 110. Maybe a 120 if you do most of your sailing outside of the summer months.DarrrellCor30 and Cor45

 

[Rudi Gartner]

Thanks for your response. I'm sailing out of Dana Point, Ca. It's rare to have 30 kts blowing here! When you say the "Bay" area, I assume that you're in San Francisco. I do sail year round, so I will most likely look for a 150 and also keep my small jib on board for strong winds. Rudi