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Hi just bought a mkv.Genoa about 15 years old i want to replace it. what would be the best size . Its a furler and would use for cruising only. I am also new to sailing any help would be grateful thanks
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Hi:
Well, that depends on where you plan to sail. When my boat was sailed in San Francisco Bay, VERY windy, the previous owners usually sailed with a 90% jib. Now the boat is in San Diego, where there's a lot of light air, so I fly a 150%. Talk to sailors in your area with boats around our length, see what they suggest for your wind conditions.
Good Luck,
Tony Jeske
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Do not make a mistake and make sure youre sailmaker is on the same page (as mine was not) about the size and all measurements. Even bring in the old genny to size up. Dont take any chances.
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Capricious Mark 3 Hull #599
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Better yet have a sail rep come and measure the boat. The old jenny will be bagged somewhat and not good for measurement. There are around 15 measurements to be made to get it right. If it's just cruising (I give this after a hair pulling 5 month crusade to find the right racing headsail for my MkV) go for a medium weight dacron material cut to suit the wind speed you are most comfortable sailing in. If that means light wind make sure you have a second gear to go to as in a blade or a storm jib of some kind. Dacron will be the most cost effective material and the most forgiving to mistakes and miss-handling.
Brent Driedger
S/V Wild Rover
C&C 27 MkV #15
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Brent Driedger
S/V Wild Rover
C&C 27 MkV #15
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