Ericson 38 - Sail Trim
Editor’s note: Final in a series of emails working out performance issues with the Hydrovane. The problem was sail trim – probably a big genoa that filled and folded upsetting the ‘balance’.
From: Mark Reed
Sent: December-14-09 5:00 PM
To: Will Curry
Subject: Re: Our trip South with a Hydrovane
We really put the vane through its paces today. Deep reaching in 20kts, steep 6′ seas, heavy surfing. Gradually altered course to windward (using the Hydrovane) as we entered Magdalena Bay, crossed a significant current line, ended up beating hard to windward double-reefed. Hydrovane performed flawlessly on all points of sail, now I totally trust it. We will be getting that large genoa cut down or off the boat!
Thanks for enduring my panic attack: Let me know if there are any specific pictures, reports you would like, and thanks again for the assistance!
Mark
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