yeahbuoy 1 #1 Posted June 19, 2020 We've been having some issues with our Tacking angle north of 105 degrees total upwind. We're sailing with a 134 Genoa most of the time in under 10 knots of breeze. We're looking for any tips or tricks on how to improve this. Its likely our rig tune that has out out of wack. Thoughts, comments, heckling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danstanford 44 #2 Posted June 20, 2020 Any difference in highest AWA on either tack? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeahbuoy 1 #3 Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, danstanford said: Any difference in highest AWA on either tack? On port its slightly higher. Just trying to figure out if we just need to reset the entire tune all together. Mast rake, etc.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMOD 77 #4 Posted June 20, 2020 some people in The Netherlands doing winterseries on the J80's have been running annalisa software to fine tune their performance. no beef in that company, just that it seems to really help with analizing potentials and possible gains. no beef in the company. https://annalisa-sailing.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropical Madness 72 #5 Posted June 24, 2020 isnt that about 1/3 the value of the boat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeahbuoy 1 #6 Posted June 24, 2020 13 hours ago, Tropical Madness said: isnt that about 1/3 the value of the boat? They sure aren't giving them away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jack Sparrow 76 #7 Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 1:03 PM, yeahbuoy said: On port its slightly higher. Just trying to figure out if we just need to reset the entire tune all together. Mast rake, etc.... If you can’t pinpoint what is causing the difference from port tack to starboard then yes, you do need to reset the tune. Back to base settings for everything. Make sure the mast is straight in relation to the boat. It may be in column but it may be canted to one side or the other, skewing the angles between tacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailRacer 85 #8 Posted June 29, 2020 Get the rig centered First. Main Halyard and a bucket (filled with water) works and see if it is the same on both sides. Some would say that there is nothing symmetrical on those boats so measure a spot from the stem - aft. then, do what everybody else says here... Sail safe! - Have Fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
