1. For most of us, the optimal sheeting angle (the angle formed between the boat’s centerline and straight line from genoa lead to the sail’s tack), lies between 10 and 15 degrees, depending on the design of the underbody and condition of the sails and bottom fouling. In the figure above, the advantage of a tight 7.5 degree sheeting drops off when the true wind angle is greater than 40 degrees. Most cruising boats lose drive when sailing angles are less than 45 degrees. The vertical dashed lines represent the optimal sheeting angle for that true-wind angle.
When setting up a floating lead system, you need to establish the maximum range of positions you may need. With a track system, the range of placement is limited, but with floating leads the sky is the limit. Make sure the anchor points are where they need to be. INBOARD/OUTBOARD LOCATION Historically, a narrow 7.5-degree […]
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