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Gary Britton
I live in central Oklahoma where the "winds come sweeping down the plain". Seems as if any time I am able to get out to sail, the winds are anywhere between 15 and 25mph. I have a 1966, 17' Daysailer, and I can roll the boom in order to reef the main sail, but when that is done, the mainsheet block in the middle of the boom cannot be used. I have been considering purchasing either a new or used sail of smaller deminsions to be used instead of reefing the regular mainsail, in order to be able to use the block in the middle of the boom for the main sheet. Does this seem like a good idea and does anyone have any idea what the smallest size sail deminsions that would work well for my daysailer? My present sail is approx. 16' on luff and 8' foot. I was thinking or one approx. 12-14' luff and 6' foot. Any suggestions?Thanks.Gary