Recommended headsail size for a Catalina 309?

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May 4, 2022
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Catalina 309 North Hero
My 2010 Catalina 309 has a 135 Genoa that is ready for replacement now. I’m wondering about a 115 for Lake Champlain conditions.
 
Jan 7, 2011
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Oday 322 East Chicago, IN
My 2010 Catalina 309 has a 135 Genoa that is ready for replacement now. I’m wondering about a 115 for Lake Champlain conditions.
I don’t have your boat, but when discussed replacing the 150 Genoa on my O’Day 322 (sailed on Lake Michigan), my sail loft how often i reefed the head sail. I said a fair amount, and they recommended I drop down to a 135.

So, how often do you reef the 135? If you reef often, then it makes sense to go a bit smaller.


Greg
 
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