[quote=windadict][quote=rattlenhum][quote=Edchris177]
But back to the original topic, I suspect that the N5.0 jib is small relative to the H16, and that's a huge factor in downwind sailing.[/quote]
Add jib traveler, which allows for the better sail angle to their jib size and that will explain why the H16's are better downwind.
[quote=rattlenhum]According to the Hobie USA site, the total sail area for the H16 is 218 sq ft. A lot of that area is in the jib, which is the shiznit downwind. Further, min.crew weight for the N5.0 is 20 lb. less so being over probably affects the N5.0 more.
I was very surprised to see that the D-PN for the N5.0 is as low as it is.[/quote]
I think that is because of that downwind leg hurts them in overall performance. When you loose some distance there is hard to catch up when others are already on the faster leg of the race.[/quote]
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