Pearson 34-2 Experience with self-tacking jib

Svbreeze · Sep 2, 2013

Ralph3001 said:
Hi everyone,

I would like to have opinions regarding the self-tacking-jib of the Pearson 34-2. Does a 100% Jib work fine for the boat, or might it be underpowered and it makes sense to use a 135% and not use the self-tacking system?
Does anyone have experience with P34-2 with a self-tacking-jib?

I need to buy a new Jib without having sailed the boat yet...

Thanks a lot!
Ralph

Love my self tacking jib! Also have a 135%. Use the ST jib for casual cruising. Needs 8+ knts to power up but sacrifices only about a half knot of speed. Great for short tacking.

Mike

Pearson 34-2 Experience with self-tacking jib

Ralph3001

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Svbreeze

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