What size Genny best for Hunter 19-2 ?

[Captain One Eye]

Greetings fellow 19-2 sailors . I'm needing a bigger headsail than the stock 100% jib . Was wondering what other guys are using . 135% or 150% . If any one has pictures of their larger headsails and their running rigging that would help .
I'm also wanting to ditch my stinky/oily 5hp Tohatsu and get a 4 stroke . Will a 3.5 hp get hull speed in smooth water ?
I'm really lovin this boat . I've owned a San Juan 21 , San Juan 26 , Macgregor 26 and a Capri 14.2 and this Hunter is definitely the best built . Sails pretty good too !

Thanks in advance,
Cap'n Paul

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

The boat assuming it is a water ballast was designed with a larger main than normal due to no back stay putting the power in the main. As for the jib, I would not suggest doing anything due to handling and being over powered. If going for a light air sail, then consider a spinnaker instead. As for the 5 hp Tohatsu assuming two stroke, have you tried cleaning it and are you going to the 50 to 1 rule for oil mixed with the gas. Could you have a leak somewhere that might need fixing?