Harper,

I've only been on the boat about 1/2 dozen times so far, so I still have a lot of learning to do. So far, I've been in everything from a drifter to about 18 knots. Inland sailing, so chop vs waves.

Let's say 10-12 knots....outhaul is tight whenever I go upwind, downhaul to take the wrinkles out, traveler centered and sheeted in tight. In wind over that, downhaul goes on first, then work the main, if I'm still overpowered, I travel down a bit.

What is your mast rake and do you have your mast prebent? Also, I saw some of your pix a while back and you seem to have a bit more draft in the main than mine....have you tapered the battens at all?

Thanks for the input!

Kip