I'm interested in replacing my 110% jib with a new roller furling genoa on my O'day 26. What size do you recommend for this boat? Is a 150% too big? I was thinking about a 130%. Should I get the bigger size and just reef it when I need a smaller sail? I've heard that 150s tend to be a bit cumbersome. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Roller furler sail for O'day 26
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150 and 120 for my H28.5. I tend to bend on and use the 120 at the beginning and end of the season here on the Chesapeake, and use the 150 during the middle part of the season (late June to mid-Sept). So if you have two furling sails, one of which is a 110, I'd go for the second sail being a 150 -- depending on the wind conditions in your area. If I only had one furling headsail, I'd probably choose a 135 per center. I do recommend that whatever size you choose, make sure it has a foam luff which will help keep its shape when you reef it. And, contrary ot popular opinion, I've found I can roll up the 150 to just about any size and still get decent performance when the wind is howling.
150 and 120 for my H28.5. I tend to bend on and use the 120 at the beginning and end of the season here on the Chesapeake, and use the 150 during the middle part of the season (late June to mid-Sept). So if you have two furling sails, one of which is a 110, I'd go for the second sail being a 150 -- depending on the wind conditions in your area. If I only had one furling headsail, I'd probably choose a 135 per center. I do recommend that whatever size you choose, make sure it has a foam luff which will help keep its shape when you reef it. And, contrary ot popular opinion, I've found I can roll up the 150 to just about any size and still get decent performance when the wind is howling.
Agree with Warren 100%
His statement "And, contrary ot popular opinion, I've found I can roll up the 150 to just about any size and still get decent performance when the wind is howling." has proven to be true for me on my Catalina 30. I had been caught in some really bad weather all by lonesome and the 150 rolled down to about a 75 still worked quite well. The first few time I rolled my 150 down to about a 100, I was amazed at how well it worked. I was amazed because of everything I read about how it wont perform down past about a 120. It seems like everyone that dont have a roller furling regurgitates the same old info, almost word for word. More than likely, your biggest problem will be not enough wind and anything less than a 150 will make you realy sorry you didnt opt for the bigger sail. A 150 is not cumbersome with roller furling. On your size boat, the CDI will be perform quite well given the price. Tony B
His statement "And, contrary ot popular opinion, I've found I can roll up the 150 to just about any size and still get decent performance when the wind is howling." has proven to be true for me on my Catalina 30. I had been caught in some really bad weather all by lonesome and the 150 rolled down to about a 75 still worked quite well. The first few time I rolled my 150 down to about a 100, I was amazed at how well it worked. I was amazed because of everything I read about how it wont perform down past about a 120. It seems like everyone that dont have a roller furling regurgitates the same old info, almost word for word. More than likely, your biggest problem will be not enough wind and anything less than a 150 will make you realy sorry you didnt opt for the bigger sail. A 150 is not cumbersome with roller furling. On your size boat, the CDI will be perform quite well given the price. Tony B
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