I am having a new headsail made for Rhythm & Blue, a 1992 Hunter 33.5. The sail loft has offered to cut a 135% instead of a 110%. The 110 is original equipment and I am somewhat reluctant to change to something different not knowing how it might affect the boat's balance and performance. Has anyone made this change and if so, what was the outcome? Thanks
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Recommend asking him more questions: 1. What is the top wind speed you can use his 135 without over stressing the fabric and blowing it out? 2. If you got an asymetrical would he still recommend the 135? It depends on how you sail. If you're a light air sailor and the wind pipes up to 15 or 18 knots and you head for the marina then maybe the 135 would be a good choice. When the wind lightens up and the boat slows down do you crank up the engine? If so, then again the 135 might be a good option. If you might get an asymetrical someday, which I'd recommend if you and your crew can handle it, and you want to sail more than motor, and you don't run for cover when the wind pipes up when there are a few white caps, then I'd think the 110 would be a good choice. Which ever sail you choose as him how close is it to the next heavier weight cloth. If you plan to keep the boat a while and don't want it to get blown out as quick then consider the heavier cloth weight. On the other hand, if you race and do sail changes and don't push it then you'd want to use the lighter weight for performance and easier handling.
Recommend asking him more questions: 1. What is the top wind speed you can use his 135 without over stressing the fabric and blowing it out? 2. If you got an asymetrical would he still recommend the 135? It depends on how you sail. If you're a light air sailor and the wind pipes up to 15 or 18 knots and you head for the marina then maybe the 135 would be a good choice. When the wind lightens up and the boat slows down do you crank up the engine? If so, then again the 135 might be a good option. If you might get an asymetrical someday, which I'd recommend if you and your crew can handle it, and you want to sail more than motor, and you don't run for cover when the wind pipes up when there are a few white caps, then I'd think the 110 would be a good choice. Which ever sail you choose as him how close is it to the next heavier weight cloth. If you plan to keep the boat a while and don't want it to get blown out as quick then consider the heavier cloth weight. On the other hand, if you race and do sail changes and don't push it then you'd want to use the lighter weight for performance and easier handling.
I'm guessing your rig is a b&r
if so, Hunter doesn't really recomend anything larger than a cruising jib due to the large sail area of the main. To each his own though...I have a '94 29.5 and I've got a 113 on my headsail, and, it's all I need with my headsail. Good luck.
if so, Hunter doesn't really recomend anything larger than a cruising jib due to the large sail area of the main. To each his own though...I have a '94 29.5 and I've got a 113 on my headsail, and, it's all I need with my headsail. Good luck.
I'm guessing your rig is a b&r
if so, Hunter doesn't really recomend anything larger than a cruising jib due to the large sail area of the main. To each his own though...I have a '94 29.5 and I've got a 113 on my headsail, and, it's all I need with my headsail. Good luck.
if so, Hunter doesn't really recomend anything larger than a cruising jib due to the large sail area of the main. To each his own though...I have a '94 29.5 and I've got a 113 on my headsail, and, it's all I need with my headsail. Good luck.
135%
135% is a good choice. It will work much better than the 110% and will still reef down and have a decent shape. If you were on an inland lake with light to moderate winds you could go 150% on that boat. 29.5 gets its power from large roach main and really can't handle more than stock jib.
135% is a good choice. It will work much better than the 110% and will still reef down and have a decent shape. If you were on an inland lake with light to moderate winds you could go 150% on that boat. 29.5 gets its power from large roach main and really can't handle more than stock jib.
135%
135% is a good choice. It will work much better than the 110% and will still reef down and have a decent shape. If you were on an inland lake with light to moderate winds you could go 150% on that boat. 29.5 gets its power from large roach main and really can't handle more than stock jib.
135% is a good choice. It will work much better than the 110% and will still reef down and have a decent shape. If you were on an inland lake with light to moderate winds you could go 150% on that boat. 29.5 gets its power from large roach main and really can't handle more than stock jib.
335 and 135%
Feng Shui is a 88 335 with a 135%. We sail primarliy on the Cheaspeake Bay. It works well in combo with the new UK Allen main. It reefs nice and provides a good balance aross a lot of ranges. I would talk with others in your area to determine what they have and what they like.
Feng Shui is a 88 335 with a 135%. We sail primarliy on the Cheaspeake Bay. It works well in combo with the new UK Allen main. It reefs nice and provides a good balance aross a lot of ranges. I would talk with others in your area to determine what they have and what they like.
335 and 135%
Feng Shui is a 88 335 with a 135%. We sail primarliy on the Cheaspeake Bay. It works well in combo with the new UK Allen main. It reefs nice and provides a good balance aross a lot of ranges. I would talk with others in your area to determine what they have and what they like.
Feng Shui is a 88 335 with a 135%. We sail primarliy on the Cheaspeake Bay. It works well in combo with the new UK Allen main. It reefs nice and provides a good balance aross a lot of ranges. I would talk with others in your area to determine what they have and what they like.
Have done it!
Hope this is of some help.Spark is a 30 ft hunter, we upgraded to a 135% jib two years ago. It's great in light winds(up to 12kns) before we reef. This work well on the northwest coast. best upgrade I can think of. Have fun Spark
Hope this is of some help.Spark is a 30 ft hunter, we upgraded to a 135% jib two years ago. It's great in light winds(up to 12kns) before we reef. This work well on the northwest coast. best upgrade I can think of. Have fun Spark
Have done it!
Hope this is of some help.Spark is a 30 ft hunter, we upgraded to a 135% jib two years ago. It's great in light winds(up to 12kns) before we reef. This work well on the northwest coast. best upgrade I can think of. Have fun Spark
Hope this is of some help.Spark is a 30 ft hunter, we upgraded to a 135% jib two years ago. It's great in light winds(up to 12kns) before we reef. This work well on the northwest coast. best upgrade I can think of. Have fun Spark
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