As I sit around waiting to heal up after rotator cuff surgery, I've been thinking. Always a dangerous thing...
I often sail my Getaway in company of Hobie 16s, and in winds under 20 mph or so, the 16s are faster. I know I have more weight, slower hulls, shorter mast, but I also wonder how much performance I'm giving up with the boomless sail plan.
Has anyone rigged a boom on the Getaway and measured a difference? Or compared a 17 with and without boom to see the difference? I've got access to some 16 parts, and am thinking of trying this.
_________________ Yet another Bob! "Firefly" - 2012 Hobie Getaway with wings and spinnaker "Sparky" - 1978 Sunfish (OK, it's not a Hobie, but it's a fun little craft) Too many canoes and kayaks
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