Re: reflections

[Bob Schimmel <bpschim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is an interesting exercise. Actually no different than reefing the 
main by raising the boom. Not recommended but then who ever discovered 
anything new by following the rules!
It seems to me that a smaller main with a higher boom would upset the 
balance of effort around the centre of resistance. With proportionally 
more drive from the jib, the hull would have a greater tendency to round 
up.  Having said that, a San Juan is probably one of the better boats 
that can sail on the jib alone, but it requires speed to maintain 
direction. The higher you point into the wind the more pronounced the 
imbalance will affect the boat.

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Kind Regards

Bob Schimmel
(Always stay curious)


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