New Genoa Recommendation

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Mike

I need to buy a new genoa that will work with a CDI furler. Does anyone have a good recommendation for where to buy?
 
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stevelrose

Water's Sails, Columbia, SC

Joe Waters of Water's Sails (http://www.WatersSails.com) has been building Catalina 22 racing sails for many years and they have won many races. He also builds cruising sails as well. Joe builds a quality product and you won't be disappointed.
 
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Bayard Gross

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Jun 5, 2004
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get a 150%

Whatever you do, get at least a 150% furling sail. The reason for this is the luff of a furling sail will be shorter than the luff of a hank on sail due to the pin to pin deduction of the furler. For a Catalina 22, a hank on 150 genoa luff will be a bit over 26 feet, while for a furling 150 the luff will be only 25 feet. So, as you are losing power due to the shorter luff, get as big a furler as you can. I think a 150 with a cloth weight of 6 to 6.5 ounces is a good bet. While this seems a bit heavy, it will provide a heavier sail when reefed. Look at the offerings at The Sailwarehouse.
 
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Mike4049

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Oct 7, 2004
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Storm Jib from the Genoa

Hmmmm. Interesting. Thanks for the replies. I do like to use my genoa furled part way to make a "storm jib" in heavy air, but I am concerned the stress I am putting on the sail. 6 to 6.5 ounces might be a good bet based on this.
 
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Ray

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Mar 10, 2006
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Hunter 26 Kettle Falls Wa.
Add a foam luff to your furling genny.

Mike, If you try to furl that 150 down into the 100 range the sail shape will be very poor. To correct this a foam pad is built into the luff so the sail shape is retained. This should be under $100. Ray
 
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Mike4049

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Oct 7, 2004
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Foam Luff

Thanks for the excellent advice on the foam luff. I had not heard of that before.
 
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