Two years ago I acquired a 1997 Hunter 310. As part of refitting I bought a new suit of sails. The main is loose footed and full battened and the jib is 110% with the height of the clew slightly above the lifelines.
I am finding that the boat carries substantial weather helm at wind speeds as low as 9 to 10 knots and becomes excessive ( rounding up) at about 12 knots. In an effort to correct the problem I bought Don's very good book on sail trim and this evening, in 10 to 14 knots of wind we tested the various methods recommended to move the draught forward and reduce weather helm. Moving the traveller to leeward, tightening down the Cunningham, and adjusting the vang all made slight differences but not to the extent required.
I am now looking at the cut of the main sail and wondering if having it re cut a bit flatter and reducing the roach might help.
The boat is a B&R fractional rig.
I would be grateful of any suggestions that might help to resolve this.
Thanks
Tim
I am finding that the boat carries substantial weather helm at wind speeds as low as 9 to 10 knots and becomes excessive ( rounding up) at about 12 knots. In an effort to correct the problem I bought Don's very good book on sail trim and this evening, in 10 to 14 knots of wind we tested the various methods recommended to move the draught forward and reduce weather helm. Moving the traveller to leeward, tightening down the Cunningham, and adjusting the vang all made slight differences but not to the extent required.
I am now looking at the cut of the main sail and wondering if having it re cut a bit flatter and reducing the roach might help.
The boat is a B&R fractional rig.
I would be grateful of any suggestions that might help to resolve this.
Thanks
Tim