[quote=MN3][quote] Can you actually tack without a jib in 20kts [/quote]
YES
[quote]how would one depower from being overpowered. [/quote]
upwind - 1st thing is limit mast rotation. 2nd downhoul the snot out of the sail 3rd outhaul, 4th travel out but stay sheeted tight
downwind - travel out, point close to ddw (watch that boom)
[quote]Will one hull be out of the water at above 18kts full sails[/quote] depends
[quote]Can you effectively sail the boat in any direction at 20kts [/quote] no - you can't sail a boat directly into the wind in any windspeed - that being said, yes a knowledgeable skipper can easly handle 20knots[/quote]
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