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Post by euro on Jun 2, 2021 3:20:52 GMT
Hi am considering a asymetrical spi for our SO389. Does anyone know what the luff length is that I should factor in?
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Post by zaphod on Jun 2, 2021 20:34:37 GMT
That really depends on the cut of the spinnaker, and whether you plant to use a sock or a furler. It is a question better asked of your sail maker.
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Post by Chris Meyer on Jun 3, 2021 13:16:47 GMT
That really depends on the cut of the spinnaker, and whether you plant to use a sock or a furler. It is a question better asked of your sail maker. have you thought of a code 0 for your 389? That is what we have on our 389 and we really like it. We have a furler. Had a sock on our last boat and didn't like it. |
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VanVeiden
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Jeanneau Model: Sun Odyssey 409
Yacht Name: Brizo
Home Port: Finike
Country: Turkey
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Post by VanVeiden on Jul 10, 2021 12:56:32 GMT
Actually, the best setup is having both a cruising code sail and a full cut asym for downwind, on one universal furler. You typically attach the CZ right to the drum and top swivel and can shift the sails underway. When you stow away the CZ, you can attach your asym to the top swivel and a top-down ring or a TD adapter on a drum, and you attach the anti-torsion soft stay to the drum and top swivel. After that you can furl and gybe from the cockpit, unfurl on the opposite tack.
My setup is NS2.5TD on a JSO409 for a 85 sq.m CZ and 140 sq.m asym.
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Post by moonshadow on Jul 10, 2021 21:56:18 GMT
I keep considering a spinnaker but with the wide flat bottoms of our boat it is uncomfortable sailing dead downwind and my code zero is good to about 165deg apparent. One jibe every few hours and lots more comfy ride. So I keep deciding to stick with that. But I will keep considering when conditions seem ripe for downwind.
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VanVeiden
Junior Member
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Jeanneau Model: Sun Odyssey 409
Yacht Name: Brizo
Home Port: Finike
Country: Turkey
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Post by VanVeiden on Jul 11, 2021 14:36:36 GMT
A Code 0 or Code 1 is a truly versatile sail, especially suitable for changing conditions, and a lot easier to handle than a top-down system or a sock arrangement. That is why it is very popular nowadays and has a lot of trade names like Code D, UPS and so on.
But, for the dead downwind it is not that good unless hoisted wing-to-wing with the main using a spinnaker pole. I have never managed to carry it effectively deeper than 140 degrees apparent. So, my cruising order priority would be 1) Code 1 reacher 2) Asym runner.
And preferably with a furler that can fit both. Because such furlers as GX Selden series are not universal, only suitable for a single sail, and you have to install/remove it every time you use a gennaker.
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