SO 42i Genoa car track upgrade

[mojo64]

I have a SO 42i and I would like to upgrade the Genoa car track system to the one found on the 42i Performance model which is rope adjustable. Any suggestions? I am also looking to buy a Cruising chute/ Assymetric...any recommendations? Should I go for the one sold by Jeanneau?

[MartyB]

The line control upgrade is pretty simple, you can use the existing track, just get the car and sheaves for the front. Or do what I did here

My option was a bit more complicated than yours is, as my older trackdid not work real well. For you, real simple. If you have Harken gear, you can go to there compuspec page, and get it all speced for you, then buy accordingly. Installs in about 2-3 hrs.

As far as the AS goes, get prices from other lofts. You might also find out that there is more than one style of chute you can get, and what Jeanneau is selling, may not suit your needs.

Marty

[mojo64]

Thanks for the help MartyB. Really Appreciate that. Will go on the Harken site and have a look.

[grantgoulding]

I can recommend Momemtum Sails for the spinnaker. I have just bought one with 118sm in 1.5oz with a snuffler. So far the performance has been superb and the qualitity is first rate. Bearing in mind we have a fixed prop and with new sail alone on a run in 8kts of true wind we managed 4kts through the water. I found them really helpful and although they operate a fixed number of sail sizes it fitted perfectly and was infact larger than one quoted for me by another sail maker.

[Andrew Watt]

I bought a Quantum V3 assymetrical for my 36i - Maxilite 150 (1.5oz ). Since they are the main supplier for Jeanneau, measurements were no problem. The sail performs very well despite the limitations of crew ability!!! We have had some exciting runs in 15+ knots of breeze. Its a great sail.