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Sail & Rigging - Max headsail size on 411
03 November 2009 - 21:53
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CLA7003
Join Date: 16 May 2009
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Max headsail size on 411

Hi everyone -

I was looking at the photos for the 411 on our favorite website.  There is a stern shot of the Oracabessa, and in the picture, the headsail appears ENORMOUS - maybe it is an optical illusion, but it made me wonder (since I might be buying some sails this winter) what is the maximum genoa you could fly on this boat?  165?  200?  Just wondering what people have tried.

My boat came with a brand new North bag system gennaker, and what a nice sail to fly! very easy, and great boost in light air - so easy to launch and retrieve - might make me never sail a conventional spinnaker again, but I am only kidding because I do like the conventional type, even if a little more trouble.....

Thanks,

Geoff in WI USA #41, Corazon
03 November 2009 - 21:58
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matteosalamon
Join Date: 29 January 2007
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Dear Geoff,

this is just an optical illusion, as far as I can remember that genoa is a dacron Hood 150% ( I shot that picture about five years ago!)

Fair wind!

Matteo (38/067 Only You)
06 November 2009 - 20:10
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john bailey
Join Date: 01 February 2007
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Geoff, try flying your crusing chute on a pole to give you even greater angles and control.

Even better than a spinnaker.

John

Swan 411 "Avista"
10 November 2009 - 18:20
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CLA7003
Join Date: 16 May 2009
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John

Just saw your note today, thanks - will try it.  Was going to buy a std spinnaker this winter - maybe I should buy a second gennaker - what do you think?

Geoff
26 November 2009 - 21:35
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john bailey
Join Date: 01 February 2007
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Geoff, I have got to an age where spinnackers are too hard work. I mainly cruise and with the poled out crusing chute its enough for me.

I have just fitted a furling staysail which also makes life very easy for a short handed crew of old guys.

The right sail wardrobe is the one that works for your type of sailing and sailing plans.

 
11 March 2010 - 10:07
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stefanocioni
Join Date: 30 January 2007
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this is 411/009 (Oracabessa) 135% Doyle genoa
11 March 2010 - 10:08
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stefanocioni
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this is 411/009 (Oracabessa) 150% Hood genoa
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