I would never trade my 2 reefs for one. I don't use the second very often, but feel that the first red is great sail area for moderate conditions in the 15-23 mph wind ranges. The few chances I've had to sail in the upper 20s, the boat did great with a second reef and working jib, the typical 110. I ordered my new sails with 2 reef points. I've only had a few months of sailing with a Genoa, but suspect in lieu of a headsail change, a single reef would balance pretty well with the 150. I would worry that an intermediate reef would bring the sail area from too much to too little, being too big a change. Besides, what's the benefit? A little less rigging and a little less cost, but not much on either front. A small price to pay for having more options. Dan Farrell M17 #301 bownez@juno.com wrote:
And another question.....
Are most M17 owners going with 1 intermediate reef point or 2 reef points?
Seems like a deep 2nd reef gets very little use. Does a compromise reef point (in between the two) make more sense?
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