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mgjessop
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Initially Posted - 08/29/2007 :  11:59:23  Show Profile
Hello Everybody...

I own a 2003 wk... I am look to find a 150 genoa or even a 135 genoa... I have the standard 100 and I would love to have some more power in light wind... I have looked all over and have nothing but a used 150 mylar genoa... The guy wanted $4500.00 Yikes... Any help would be great...
Mat Jessop
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/29/2007 :  13:10:08  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I thought the '03 WK shipped with a 135. If it did not then you may not have the genoa track to handle one. Having the right sheeting angle is important.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 08/29/2007 :  16:30:01  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
I have a 2003 WK and it came the the standard 110. Do a search on this forum as I have read the 150 may present problems with this boat. Besides $4500 is a little steep. Have you tried the "swap meet" area in this site? Good luck.
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mgjessop
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Response Posted - 08/29/2007 :  19:40:57  Show Profile
I looked into it and I do have a 110... I found one at http://www.thesailstore.com/catalina-furling-genoa-p-80.html

I am talked with them and they said it would fine with my 03... Has anybody ever put a 150 on there boat? Thanks for the help guy...
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CaptRon400
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Response Posted - 08/29/2007 :  20:41:06  Show Profile
Frank -

My 03 WK shipped with a 110 which was probably the standard sail at that time (didn't buy the boat new). I think a 135 would be a better choice for many of us. A 150 may be too much in many locations for this boat.

The quoted price of $4500 for a used laminate (mylar) sail is way too high. Laminate may not be his best choice either. Not enough UV protection for general cruising and not worth it unless he counts 1/4 seconds per mile. Don't know your name, but I'd stick with dacron or similar unless you plan on using the boat only in weekly Wednesday night outings.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 08/30/2007 :  14:40:50  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Ron, Have you given thought to increasing light air performance with either a drifter/reacher or an asymmetrical spinnaker?

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mgjessop
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Response Posted - 08/30/2007 :  15:32:11  Show Profile
Thank's for the advice... I have a asymmetrical spinnaker about 360sqft of sail... It works great and in heavy wind I have surfed some waves and got close to 10knots of speed... I am looking to get more speed in light wind without all the work of a spinnaker.. I just hope I can find a 150 for less the $950... Thank's for the info..
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CaptRon400
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Response Posted - 08/30/2007 :  21:46:40  Show Profile
Arlyn -

I originally thought that it was too small, but I'm actually not all that disatisfied with the 110. I've used the boat mostly in SW Florida during the winter by myself when the average wind speed was in the 10 to 15 knot range and the boat moves fairly well in these conditions. I usually get it up into the 6 knot range or close to it and that's decent for a 25 foot small cruiser in medium air. I can usually pass larger boats which I probably shouldn't be able to. If I was the original buyer I would have checked the box for the 135, but this seems to work. I have a hunch that the sail plan would be better balanced with the 135 though. An asymmetrical or screecher would require more work and that's not why I'm out there - rather have a relaxing afternoon with Jimmy Buffet playing on the mp3. Lighter air would get me to rethink this philosophy though.

I'm picking up a new trimaran in about 10 days where I've gone the totally opposite route. Both the 150 genoa and high aspect main are kevlar (DP Flex Aramid Race), along with a bowsprit mounted screecher and asymmetrical. Still gonna play Buffet on the mp3 though, but I should be movin a drop faster.
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