In general, I think the design performance requirements, and the materials and
hardware characteristics to obtain this performance are often overlooked when upgrading an older
boat.
I would be interested to hear opinions relating to such things, as you ask, on should you reduce the
mainsail area by the same percentage as the foresail is reduced when changing from a deck-sweeper jib to a higher cut
furling jib.
Do sail makers know to alter the built-in
draft of a foresail if your mainsheet traveller is an older type track without centering tackles? I kept my R/F boom for authenticity.
How does one trim your very-low stretch synthetic
sails to not overstress the
hull and rig, considering that older sail cloth weaves yielded much more to
wind loads.
I have a high ballast ratio, lean
hull with long overhangs. If I press her to hard to windward, she will gripe. So I foot off, increase speed and generally get there when the rocket ships are dropping
anchor.
At least, thats the way I see it.
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