Jul 25, 2023 · My boat came with a 100% jib with jib hanks to hank it to the headstay. It was nearly immediately converted to a 150% roller furling genoa. As a result, I have an essentially new 100% jib …

Jan 29, 2008 · A leech line is not a replacement or alternative to a boom vang and mainsheet being used properly to control the sail shape on a mainsail or the proper positioning of the fairlead blocks …

Aug 5, 2004 · Keep in mind that when you reef a headsail, the result is a higher-aspect ratio form, which will require distinctly different trim. In previous articles I wrote of the benefits of tri-radial construction …

Jun 9, 2003 · What is the mechanical difference between a roller furling and a roller reefing headsail system? I know roller furling only lets you run with the sail all the way out or fully furled, whereas …

Nov 15, 2003 · I am considering modifying 1980 Cal 34 for double headsail, bowsprit. Any thoughts.

Nov 11, 2013 · My understanding is: 1.Gib is the most basic kind of foresail 2.Genoa is a large jib 3.Spinnaker is a colorful genoa. Is this correct?

Nov 20, 2009 · Hi, I was talking with a friend about the usefulness of a roller furling headsail for singlehanding. The ease of "dropping" it, the potential to "reef" it, etc, and I was told a story about a …

Mar 26, 2007 · Also, keeping both the furling line and the headsail sheets under tension during the unfurling and furling process will help eliminate most of the jamming problems . As for the spinnaker …

Nov 11, 2019 · What is the best knot for headsail/jib halyard? I change headsails frequently (no roller furling). I have read that bowlines can come undone when not under constant tension and that …

Sep 19, 2010 · I just got a 1976 Newport 30 and I am thinking new headsail I have a really good shape 130 Dacron and will keep it,but will a 150 or 140 over power the boat I do live in low wind San Diego …