Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Riggs, high aspect

Today the new main was tested, even with no comparison to other boats the difference was obvious.
The rudder was way more responsive, it is really touchy now.
After a tack the boats gets to speed alot quicker.
Now the boat also sails itself, with less side force aft of the mast(from a wide sail with little twist) it reads the gusts better as it heels and speed increases, instead of pushing the boat sideways.
this is the best trim i found
The main is set quite flat but twists under gusts
Here is quick clip

So far so good!
I am happy with the current rigg, but if there is less than 7-8 knots of constant wind this 540g KARO is underpowered with 1300cm2 of sail.
Below is a sketch of the bigger rigg, drawn in the same way as the ICE/BUG/AWK riggs are.
But as i always get such good results with higher AR sails this won't be the new rigg.
Instead a 2000cm2 rigg with an AR of 2.5 or higher will be introduced.(stollery main AR: 2.0)

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