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      garethmorris
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      Hi Everyone

      I’m using Goacher sails, selden (proctor) rig and a harper hull….

      I’m struggling to point up wind, every gust knocks me flat unless I dump the sail and bear off massively and loose even more ground up-wind.

      I think they are related….

      Downwind if anything i’m over powered! boat can feel really unstable at times! its more like sailing an Ent than a GP!!!

      I am using the set up from the guide on goachers website, 380 spreader length, 180 deflections and 21’9.5″ rake (which I quite long compared to the other guides

      Now I’m thinking I could drop it down to 21’9 as I don’t really have that much pre-bend…. but

      would I not be better to shorten my spreaders and perhaps increase the deflection??

      or does anyone have any magic numbers they wish to share for a club/bronze fleet sailor who doesn’t fancy being beaten by the solo’s AGAIN!

       

      thanks

      Gareth

       

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