Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Genoa size
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Pat, The Amel spec in the brochure for the Super maramu has the following sail areas. Genoa 71 sq m, main 35 sq m, mizzen 19 sq m, Mizzen ballooner 35 sq m, Ballooner 68 sq m. The ballooner and the Genoa/jib have the same foot length but the ballooner has a different (higher) cut clew to tack, hence the slightly smaller area. The purpose is that they are balanced for the down wind twin pole system. If one is larger than the other you are unbalanced. Many sail makers have the standard sail plan available to work from. The genoa does roll successfully for use in stronger winds. (with accordingly forward movement of the jib car) Regards Danny On Sunday, 17 August 2014 2:15 AM, "Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners]"
wrote: That's my understanding, Pat. The original sails were shot and discarded when I bought the boat, so I never saw them. I also have a 110 with a high cut clew that is great for anything 15-25kts that I use most of the time in the Carib winter. The 145 would be significantly better for anything less than 10kts and I think would be fine for up to ~18 with a few feet furled up and/or sailing jib and jigger. I would get the 145 and a smaller sail for heavier winds. Kent SM 243 Kristy
On Aug 16, 2014, at 8:18 AM, "Patrick Mcaneny sailw32@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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