[C38] Spinnakers

[John Erlandson]

I have a Quantum V-3 which is their all around spinnaker, with an ATN sock.
I was very surprised the first time I sailed it how easy to set sail and
douse with 2 or 3 people. I was also surprised at how far it would rotate to
windward, 8 to 10 feet past the head stay when the sheet was eased when
running deep of the wind. When I bought it they convinced me to go with .75
oz to maximize the light to moderate wind range. If I had gone with the 1.5
oz the sail would have a higher wind range but would collapse in light air
especially when going deep. I have used it in as little as 6 to 8 knots with
ease and as much as 18 knots. The boat was still easy to drive in the higher
winds and fast, I did 8.2 to 8.8 knots for 5 miles with a power boat size
wake behind me.
John Erlandson
Mal de Mer
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles" <charles at finn.ws>
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 3:21 PM
Subject: [C38] Spinnakers


> It is probably obvious from the number of emails from me today that I
> have out on the boat for some time and am full of ideas and questions:
>
> I currently have four symmetric spinnakers (.75 and 1.5 oz.)  that I
> seldom even carry as I cruise short handed or with folks with little
> sailing knowledge.  I am thinking of getting an asymmetric spinnaker
> with a sock.  I am very interested in the "pros and cons" of this before
> letting go of these four sails.  And, in terms of asymmetric, what is a
> good size and weight for cruising?
>
>
> Charles Finn
> Mighty Quinn, #114
>
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