I think wouter said he has a prindle like yours, so he can give you advice specific to that boat. I've never sailed a prindle. My boat, the nacra 5.0, is faster with a jib and--even sailing solo--is easier to sail with a jib. The jib helps pull the boat through tacks and offers more sail area for broad reaches and going downwind. My sheets are color coded, so it's easy to keep 'em straight. The only time I would (and do) remove the jib is to depower in heavy winds.



You've got the right approach--test it both ways yourself.