Tod- a 135 would be a good all-round sail, but the 23 is a masthead rig and would sail best and point higher with a 150 in up to about 16 or 18 kn winds. A good sail for SF would be about an 80% jib, especially if you sheeted it on the cabin top. I sailed the 23 quite a bit in the Mexican races in the late 70s and early 80s; we used a 150 nearly all the time. The 23 will easily carry a spinnaker in about 25 kn , I'd guess. We never had a problem with the chute. If you have a problem making the sail decisions I'd be happy to take a look at the boat. jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Bradley" <todd@btbuilders.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 2:59 PM Subject: M_Boats: Sails
Hi Everybody,
I am hoping to get some feedback regarding headsail size for my 23'. I do not currently have a headsail and am trying to determine the best size to start with as I eventually build a sail inventory. I will be doing most of my sailing on my local lake (Folsom). Where winds vary from 0 to 8 knots and then days with 8 to 15 knot winds. I will eventual get it up to Tahoe and down into SF bay where the winds will be stronger. I have spoken to a few other sailing folks and I am thinking of Starting with a 135 Genoa.
What are others using? Do you think a 135 is a good place to start?
Thanks in advance for any of your input!
Todd Bradley
M-23 #86
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