pointing

[Bob]

I sail a Hunter 33 82, a Cheubinni Hunter. I have a 150 Roller Furrling headsail. I've raced this boat for two seasons and find that we hold our own on the reach and the run but can 't point to save our lives on the upwind leg. I have the shoal draft and know that this is part of the problem, but I wonder how the boat would perform with the original jib? How much closer to the wind could we sail? How much would we lose on the reach and run ? Any info would be appreciated.Bob Rupinski

 

[Sam Lust]

Welcome to the club

The deeper draft version of the 33 is noted as a great pointing boat. The shoal version just doesn't have enough keel. Down in Barnegat bay we get enough wind enough of the time where it's not worth it to keep a 150 on the furler. I put on a 130/135 and it's more than enough. It spends, I'd guess 40% to 60% of it's sailing time is reefed. I know on my 33 it will point better with the smaller sail. In stead of fighting to point and just stalling the boat I just crack off a bit and pick up some speed, hoping to make it on speed instead of closeness to the wind.

 

[Benny]

Your problem is the short keel but it may be

compounded by worn out sails. I would assume you have rail mounted sheet blocks. Move them far back enough so you can get some shape on that Genoa. The Cherubini boats were designed as mast rigged sloops with high aspect sails. (tall and skinny) The engine of the boat is the headsail and reducing its area would mean a reduction in power and speed. The cherubini series of boats are hardly suitable for racing. Hope you have a good handicap.