How important is jib overlap for airflow on the main? Maybe less is more. Seems like a trend. The Hobie 18 had jib overlap; the big Nacras have huge jibs and overlap. But now more cats are going to non-overlapping setups. My N5.0 (with stock jib) has overlap, but it looks like the new N5.0s don't; instead, they have a fat head main but smaller, non-overlapping jib. Could the same thing be done with the Taipan--Smaller, self-tacking jib but bigger main? Or, maybe the loss of sail area wouldn't be missed.


Eric Poulsen
A-class USA 203
Ultimate 20
Central California