The Ultimate Guide to Sail Types and Rigs (with Pictures)
Actually three sloops using a jib - this is a very common sail plan Genoa. Originally called the 'overlapping jib', the leech of the genoa extends aft of the mast. This increases speed in light and moderate winds. A genoa is larger than the total size of the fore-triangle. How large exactly is indicated by a percentage.
Jib vs Genoa vs Spinnaker - SailNet Community
2013年11月10日 · A genoa is typically a 120 to 155% foretriangle headsail. Both are set and used similarly, with jibs being deployed in heavier air, genoas lighter. A symmetrical spinnaker is quite different. Colourful, yes.. Usually made of lighter nylon material but it is a 'flying' sail that sets ahead of the forestay usually on a pole.
UV Protection for Roller Furled Genoa | SailNet Community
2009年10月17日 · I recently purchased an 86 Hunter 28.5 with a 150 genoa installed on a roller furler. The previous owner had a white Dacron strip sewn on for UV protection many years ago. Since the sail had not been unfurled in several years, the strip became extremely dirty and laden with mildew. Last week, I took the sail down for cleaning.
How to determine Genoa Size - SailNet Community
2010年9月16日 · Let that be the base of each triangle in the area formula base*height/2, and the LP of each sail is the height in the area formula. So the ratio of the genoa's area to the jib's area is the same as the ratio of the genoa's LP to the jib's *LP*, not the boat's J measurement (which equals the jib's foot measurement). In other words Ag / Aj = LPg ...
What is a Genoa? - SailNet Community
2006年11月8日 · Sounds like way too much sail for that boat in those conditions. In my limited understanding of sail shape/cut, I understand a genoa is simply a big jib (110 +). In other words a headsail larger than your working jib; typically used in lighter airs. I'm sure others with actual knowledge will chime in here and straighten it out, so to speak
How to Set a Genoa Sail Car - Sailboat Owners Forums
2016年9月11日 · Specifically, when reaching or beating with Main & Genoa, the Genoa has TWO functions, and the perfect sail shape ("fairlead" position) to optimize one function may not optimize the other. First, the Genoa is a good-sized sail, and it will propel your boat forward by deflecting or "bending" the wind, from the wind's initial direction to a ...
how to remove furling head/genoa sail | SailNet Community
2013年3月17日 · The sail will drop as you drag the bottom of the roll aft between the mast and the shrouds. With that you'll end up with the rolled sail on deck. You can then release the halyard, add a few ties along the length of the sail and accordion fold the sail over on itself starting at the bottom and bag the thing.
How to attach single piece genoa sheets | SailNet Community
2010年3月24日 · Hoist the new sail on the leeward side of the old sail. (Depending upon what halyard the first headsail went up on determines which tack to make the change.) Set the halyard. Drop the old sail onto the forepeak. Untie remaining sheet and re-tie it to the new sail, trim the sheet. Ease the changing sheet and untie from new sail.
What is the best size Genoa - Sailboat Owners Forums
2019年9月8日 · The sail plan for that boat calls for the 110. Any larger size will interfere with the riggin supports and will require extensive modifications. In any case the headsail is merely for balance and pointing as the boat's power comes from the massive roach mainsail made possible by the lack of a backstay B&R rigging.
Genoa size - Sailboat Owners Forums
2004年12月5日 · A 150% genoa is pretty much a light air specialty sail and you will find that most clews will be rather low – perhaps lower than you want for your (general) purposes. You could consider getting a smaller sail (like, a 135%) with a low foot which will give you almost the same drive as the 150, but you will be able to carry it in higher winds.