I have two reefs and a 65% storm jib. In 30 knots of wind, there is enough punch to heel the boat 15 to 20 degrees.....but she is still safe and cooking along pretty good under those conditions. Not so with one reef and more headsail......at least not for me. On big water like you are talking about, I'd get both, but if you had to choose, I'd get the reef points in the main first. You can reach or run with one or the other, but to weather, she does better with both. On May 5, 2010, at 11:35 AM, Andrei Caldararu wrote:
I am thinking about ordering a new main sail from EP for my M-17, and I was wondering if I should go with one set of reef points or two. The difference is about $90 (the total cost is about $700). I plan on sailing often on bigger water (Lake Superior, Lake Michigan), so I thought the ability to reef more would be useful. On the other hand the smallest foresail I have is a 100% jib, so maybe getting a smaller one should be my first priority...
Opinions?
Thanks, Andrei.
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