Re: reflections (Boom Higher)

[jimmy.harrell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I have been thinking about adding a Bimini to my SJ23.  As part of this 
addition I was also thinking that it would be nice if the boom were a 
little higher.  Would be interested in other's opinions on how using a 
shorter sail like the SJ21 sail (described below) would affect the balance, 
trim, performance, etc., of the boat.  I know that those of you up north 
don't need a Bimini, but here in the South, a Bimini is almost a must for 
daytime summer sailing.

Jimmy Harrell
Lake Sinclair, GA

At 08:20 AM 5/16/2003, you wrote:
> Sailed the SJ 23 the other day -  we had a brief period of 15+ winds -  I 
> sailed under main alone (first time) and I used my newer SJ 21 main -  a 
> great thing by the way - It appears to hold the boom about 8 inches higher 
> -  I can stand under the boom (ok- head bent a little). It also has much 
> more roach than these original looking Boston sails I have with the 23
>
> Here are my impressions -  is this 'normal'? - it had plenty of power - it 
> wanted to round up a lot  no matter how I de-powered he main - it had a 
> very heavy feel to the rudder- much heavier than the 21 - it heeld a bit 
> more than I expeed  - and even with thew centerboard down, it seemd to 
> crab quite a bit.
>
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