Hi Henry. I'm fairly conservative in my sail choice. I use a 110 and a 130 (I have a big new drifter I use up to 8-9 knots). If the wind is up, the 110 is a good sail--it's what I start with and just change up if conditions warrant--I'd rather change up than change down. If it's blowing hard, the 130 and a reefed main is a very comfortable combination for me. I've had new sails sewn recently by a loft in Spokane run by a guy named Don Yager. I think he did a good job and his prices are reasonable. I know he has a website, and if you search on him you'll find it. t t _/\_ On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 9:22 AM, Henry Rodriguez <heinzir@gmail.com> wrote:
What hank-on headsails would you get for an M17 if you could only have two (in addition to a storm jib)?
110% and 130% ? 110% and 150% ? 130% and 150% ? 130% with reef and 170% nylon drifter? Other combinations?
I like to sail in heavy air but often end up in very light stuff. In other words I need sails for all conditions, mostly on inland lakes with an occasional foray to Lake Michigan or Lake Superior. I can't afford to buy any right now but would like to know what to save up for.
What size storm jib? I have a tanbark sail from a smaller boat that I think might work. It is 14'3" x 13'10" x 6'11", about 47 sq ft. I also have two real storm sails from Chiquita. One is tanbark, 14' x 11'6" x 6'2", about 36 sq ft. The other is white, 12' x 9' x 6', about 26 sq ft.
Which would be most appropriate for a M17?
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