has any one tried to install a self tacking Jib system? or
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:35 am
ever used one? Reason I ask is that we sail on a damed river here in Saskatchewan--winds are great and lots of islolated anchorages--I am looking for a catalina 350, moving up from our cat 30 and have been thinking about self tacking jib systems--they seem to offer them on a lot of the newer european boats. I understand that most sailors are pretty traditional but in the early 1980's furlers were cutting edge and no one had much over 11 HP for an engine, in fact a lot of sailors were still sailing into anchorages and marinas. Would any of us seriously consider buying a boat today without a furler and with an underpowered engine?
So I am not trying to freak any one out here--but for a coastal cruiser in an area with great but variable winds, where it is possible to run out of water and have to tack 30 to 40 times a day some days, having a self tacking jib option has its appeals.... has anyone tried it?
So I am not trying to freak any one out here--but for a coastal cruiser in an area with great but variable winds, where it is possible to run out of water and have to tack 30 to 40 times a day some days, having a self tacking jib option has its appeals.... has anyone tried it?