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re KH C2000 genoa.
I put up a new main as well as the C2000 and it was like dropping a new motor in an old Chevy.
Simply unbelievable boost in performance. Worth every penny.

The 150% genny is more sail than I need 90% of the time. If I had to do it
over I probably would go with 120% jib. The bottom of the 150 is pretty high
off the deck once you screw it in to a managable size in any decent wind.

That said, by far the best money I spent on the boat in four years.

Laurie

I've got the old Doyle 150% genoa that came with Bossa Nova when the P.O. got it from the factory. It seems to be okay, but it is too much sail for much any wind - or maybe it's that I'm too inexperienced a sailor for it.

Seems to me that a 125% or so genoa would be, at least, more comfortable. I may have one made up for me sometime in the future.

Any guess aa to the upper wind speed limit forthe 150. Seem like the 110 and full main is 15mpg +/- for comfortable sail.

I've had a 150 Genoa (Doyle sail bought through local dealer) for 4 seasons. For about 75% of my sailing it works well fully or partially furled. I am now looking to add a furling jib to my sail inventory. There are times when I know the wind will be strong ahead of time and would change the head sail before going out. The preformance of the 150 when rolled to a jib or smaller can produce more heal than I would like due to the belly from furling. I do not have a luff padded sail.
I also would like a backup for the foresail just in case of damage or loss. Rule of thumb, if I prepare for some thing bad it won't happen but if I don't......

You could always go with a small drifter 3/4oz 200sq ft same size as your Genny or go slightly bigger say 250sq ft
I have a 350sq ft drifter cut differently from my cruising spin almost like having a huge genny 3/4oz cloth

Just a thought ! can be used more than a spin. !

J

I have 100% hank on stock jib and stock main. Last year on Lake Erie most of the times it was either dead calm or winds above 15 knots. So I either motored or used reefed main with the jib. And I was thinking about buying a hank on storm jib. This year 80% of the time we are getting light (5 – 10) knots winds and I could use more sail area than 100% jib. Now I was thinking to buy the roller furler and 150% Genoa to use it as a storm jib and for extra sail area. After reading the above posts about not using 150% Genoa most of the times I am thinking again about buying a storm jib . Can not make up my mind . It would be helpful to hear from more people with 150% Genoa experience. Thanks!

Indulgence wrote:re KH C2000 genoa.
I put up a new main as well as the C2000 and it was like dropping a new motor in an old Chevy.


Laurie

Laurie, now why would you drop a new motor in an old Chevy If you had said a Ford or Dodge, I would not be concerned. I had a Ford F250 spend 2 years under water in a lake after being stolen and after flushing engine/running gear with stove oil a couple of times and replacing the interior, it was on the road for another 15+ years, with no rust. My Dodges have never had a problem with rust. Seems like if the Chevy's get caught in a rainstorm they start rusting out from under you. Just sayin' Rob

I have the 150% Genoa on a CDI furler, and love it. Full out for light wind , which is majority of the time here (5-10mph), and can crank it in like a hanky for heavier winds, have had to do that only once so far. In an inland lake situation I think it is best. But then one mans please is another mans bane


Allan

Like Allan, I have a 150% Genoa headsail on a CDI furler. As far as I'm concerned its a great combination. When winds are light, I let it all out. If the winds pick up and the boat starts to heel too much, I furl it back to a jib, or, even less.

I wouldn't want anything different.

On the Delaware River, the winds can vary suddenly. It is not unusual for there to be hardly any wind in the summer, and then some nice puffs. I use my 150 with the roller fuller regularly.

Ray

These pictures of Nice Aft (taken from My Time), show the genny changing with the wind.

That is the Battleship New Jersey in the background (New Jersey side of the river).


Philly's skyline (Pennsylvania side of the river).


Walt Whitman Bridge connecting South Philly to New Jersey.

Ray - is that Musclehead Main you are flying there??

I always like seeing the Navy ships on the approach to PHL - maybe I can convince USAIR to land on one of those carriers for a rush....

Yes it is.

It is very good for the light air conditions we have, but as I, and others have stated before, it has to be reefed much earlier than a traditional main when the wind picks up.

As this picture shows, I am not one who is fearful of a heel in excess of 35 degrees

You gotta get those fenders in, Ray...its the law, you know....

Steph,

Ya heard of Bumper Cars , well Ray's playing Bumper Boats with My Time looks like Ray's winning !!

Very nice pic's Ray even got one of the rudder's outa the water your the man !


J