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 Post subject: Reefing Schedule
PostPosted: 24 Oct 2008 08:20 
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Rail Meat

Joined: 27 Apr 2008 18:41
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Being a new 37 owner and about to embark on a long trip I would like to get an idea when I need to reef.
The boat has a 100%, 130%, 155% genoas and 3 reef points on the main.
If you could break it down into these categories that would be great.

1).Aggressive racing

2).Moderate day cruising

3).Conservative night passage making


 
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 Post subject: Re: Reefing Schedule
PostPosted: 24 Oct 2008 23:44 
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Skipper

Joined: 20 Oct 2006 16:10
Posts: 687
Location: Out of Waukegan, IL
We're furling main and headsail so there's certainly a difference.

But I can tell you that with this hull and sail plan, that upright and balanced is best. If the rail's in the water you're losing speed. First thought of reefing on a beat is probably at 25kts if our setup translates.
She'll sail fine with jib only but to make the helm more comfy on a night passage, it's better for a balanced reef.

The other folks will have to fill you in on wind speeds and such. We usually keep our main in or out since anything in the middle requires going topside to set the lock.

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