Hi Robbin - thanks for the input. I think the 150 might be the way to go. I will need to check out your photos again on rebidding your toe-rail. I also have leaks there. Just need to see if that makes it into this seasons projects. Did you change out the original ss screws? I know that you used the 3M 5200 as the sealer. I am a bit apprehensive of using 5200, as I understand that the stuff has so much adhesion it never comes off. Which can be a good thing. But just what if, in a few years I need to get it back off.....you never know. Do you think there is any wisdom in bedding the toe rail with butyl tape or a lower psi adhesive. Thanks again! Todd Bradley M-23 #86 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Robbin Roddewig Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:47 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Sails Hi Todd, I had a hank on 150 on my 23 that worked great on the Chesapeake bay for most of the conditions there. I moved to a roller furler this last season and really like it. The roller has I think a 135. All the best with your deferred maintenance. I know how that is...I also had the hatch rails redone last winter, sealed the port hull to deck seam and this winter am still working on replacing a bunch of the ash slats that had rotted and am having the deck under the mast looked to. Its always something but the 23 is a lot of fun to sail. Robbin On 1/23/2014 5:59 PM, Todd Bradley wrote:
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