[C38] Optimal conditions for a Cat 38?

[Steven Ribble]

Thanks Steve, hadn't thought about the PHRF rating...that would tick some
folks off because I'm smoking them as it is!  I really appreciate you
confirming that the 135 does well.

Steve R

On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM, Steve Smolinske <
SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com> wrote:

> Steve, ****
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> If you google Yankee 38 sail plan you should be able to come up with a line
> drawing showing all of the sails in the design, also I believe the royces
> article has a nice drawing showing all the various  configurations.   We
> have a LT #1, Heavy #1, #2 and #3,  Our #1s  re 155, our 2 is about 135 and
> our 3 comes in at 100%,  For the light #1 we only use  to a max of 12 knots,
> it’s a carbon fiber load path string sail, the others are custom axis
> laminate, much heavier but also much more durable, we  use those for  racing
> and cruising, they are cut for the furler as the carbon fiber is not it
> tacks to the deck.   We took a 6 second hit locally with phrf for carrying
> 155%   the 135% actually moves the boat  well and is a great sail, you may
> think about how the new sail impacts your local phrf rating.   ****
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> I would talk over the question about the best sail with the guy you choose
> to buy it from, our sailmaker was a great source of information and help, If
> you want his name contact me off list and Ill send you the link.   ****
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> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:
> listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Steven Ribble
> *Sent:* Monday, September 26, 2011 1:51 PM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* [C38] Optimal conditions for a Cat 38?****
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> I apologize if this is a duplicate, from Chuck's email I think I sent this
> while the web site was in ether-space.****
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> This is one for the sage elders of the group!  As I'm about to finish my
> first [serious] campaign season (2 races left) I'm confirming what I knew
> when I bought the boat 4 years ago...I've got to get a new genny!  The
> current one's a 155% rag and I am thinking about going to a 135 thinking it
> will be easier to tack (of my 17 races, 10 were single handed (with 4 3rd's)
> and several times in light air the clew would hang up on the standing
> rigging...which obviously isn't fast!) and easier keep the wind flow
> attached due to the higher aspect ratio.****
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> So two questions came up, one leading to the other: what was the
> recommended headsail for the boat when new/designed...and, what conditions
> (wind speed, point of sail, etc) was the boat designed for?****
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> As a follow up, the average wind speed in the Gulf of Maine is 12 knots,
> does anyone have a headsail suggestion for sailing fast? (assuming that
> while I could put a reef point in the genoa, it's on a furler and going to
> be the only headsail)
> ****
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> Steve Ribble****
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> Tittravate #64
> 207/852-0971****
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Steve Ribble
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