My 2006 Hunter 33 has a roll furling jib - I am looking to increase my sail size and wanted to see what is the best size Genoa to purchase.
What is the best size Genoa
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In my opinion it depends on whether you race or cruise and wind conditions where you sail. Need to consider handling and tacking issues with a large genoa sail.
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Any conventional wisdom out there for what size roller Genoa on a IB30 is ideal for general family protected and coastal cruising? Not looking to wring every bit of power for racing. Just reasonable flexibility in light air when fully unfurled... Have read here and there that anything beyond...
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A very illuminating and interesting discussion on co.com for those of you who might be in the market for a new jib.
Big Jib or Small Jib
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Big Jib or Small Jib
Please read all three pages. Enjoy.
The review in Practical Sailor liked the original 110. Hunters in general seem to carry large mainsails and smaller headsails with the fractional rig. "spreader chafe is a downside of the B&R rig." Have you got an asym spinnaker already?
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The sail plan for that boat calls for the 110. Any larger size will interfere with the riggin supports and will require extensive modifications. In any case the headsail is merely for balance and pointing as the boat's power comes from the massive roach mainsail made possible by the lack of a backstay B&R rigging.
Smaller boat (H 25 B&R rig) but I have exactly that set up. One other benefit of the B&R rig is the ability to have a larger roach main. With a 36” bow sprit and 8” mast crane, my code 0 can be flown in combination with the 110 jib.