Geronimo, just want to comment on Eric’s comments.
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<br>“The trapseat spinnaker is touted as being 400 ft^2. This would be huge. I think what he is talking about is 400 ft^2 total sail area total (main and jib=218) so spinaker would be around 180 ft^2. This would be large, but reasonable.”
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<br>(Eric still waiting on measurements from Mike).
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<br>No actually I am talking about 400 ft^2 just for the Trapseat Spinnaker. And as for performance on an asymmetrical spinnaker just contact some Hobie 16 European sailors, as they will tell you that the asymmetrical spinnaker is no good on an H16. I will try to locate the sailors I contacted in Europe and give you their emails Geronimo so you can talk with them – stay tuned.
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<br>“An asymmetrical chute also adds lift to the bows.”
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<br>Actually from everyone I have talked with this is not the case on CERTAIN points of sail.
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<br>Also once again nothing against the Hobie USA CO. but the Hobie spinnaker is a toy.
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<br>Cheers.<br><br>