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Old 15-10-2008, 00:52   #4
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You could......but IMHO most of the winds you'll encounter when cuising will be light..........so a lighter sail would be much more functional.
When the winds are heavy a poled out headsail would be a better bet plus also easier to handle.
Do remember a race cut tri-radial will have bigger shoulders than a designed cruising spinnaker - meaning it might take a bit more to trim or need to be over-trimmed to retain its shape without adjustment.
G'wan, take it - you'll love sweeping past those others on the same course............
JOHN
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