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Jan 12, 2024 · A Genoa is designed to be used on all points of sail, while the Spinnaker is made to be used on deep angles between 120 and 180 degrees. The Genoa is relatively flat, while the Spinnaker is shaped more like a balloon and is used in light-wind conditions to capture as much wind as possible.
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A jib, left, compared to a roughly 110% genoa, right. The foretriangle is outlined in red. The term jib is the generic term for any of an assortment of headsails.The term genoa (or genny) refers to a type of jib that is larger than 100% of the foretriangle, which is the triangular area formed by the point at which the stay intersects the mast, and deck or bowsprit, and the line where the mast ...
Apr 11, 2023 · The size of a Genoa Sail is defined by its relationship to the boat’s foretriangle, which is the triangle between the mast, forestay, and deck. The sail typically ranges from 110% to 150% of the foretriangle, with greater overlap increasing power and lift. The size of a Genoa Sail can, therefore, significantly affect the boat’s performance ...
Sep 16, 2010 · These are multiplied together and divided by two to get 100℅ fore triangle. Then the actual luff length of the sail in question times the length perpendicular of that sail are multiplied and then divided by two to get the sail area. That is divided by the 100 ℅ fore triangle to get the % of that jib.
4.2 -Genoas and Other Jibs. You’ll notice that some of the jibs on certain price lists include a percentage figure in their name and some do not. Examples are “150% No. 1 Genoa” and “Working Jib.”. The percentage figure is a measure of overlap, sometimes called an LP percentage. “LP” is another term from the rating rules, like ...
Jun 17, 2023 · We will probably spend lots of time in light weather conditions so if a staysail would be chosen, I would probably want a roller furler for it. For a larger genoa, we would have to take down the jib and replace it with the genoa, so no quick sail plan change. As I have zero experience with cutters, cutter-sloops etc.,
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Oct 8, 2024 · Number 1 Genoa: Historically these were the largest genoas, reaching 180% of the foretriangle. Today, most number 1 genoas are around 155%. Today, most number 1 genoas are around 155%. Number 2 Genoa: This size is generally between 125-140% of the foretriangle.
