ted_reshetiloff
Contributing Partner
I am trying to decide what size genoa to get for my 89' e-38. I am planning on doing some racing this fall and next summer as I get the boat optimized, but mostly cruising. I have decided on laminate material of some sort over dacron. It is going to be on a furler for sure. What I am not sure about is whether I want a 150 or something smaller. The 150 I have now is very drafty and I have not been able to depower it very well. I have not tried it with the new BS adjuster though so maybe that will help. I had been thinking of a 135-140 but the North rep I spoke with recommended a 150 say it could be reefed to 135 and still be a pretty good performing sail. And thet if I expected it to blow more I could swap it out for the 100% I have now. Thinking more from the racing side this does not sound too bad. If I could carry the 150 up to say 20 apparent I would probably be in good shape for most bay racing. If I thought it was going to blow more use the 100%. From the crusing side swapping out the 150 at anchor does not sound fun... What are you guys with other 38's using, especially those of you who race?