[quote=captainfrenchee]High winds on any boat means reduce sail area, especially if your boat carries a big stick.(and of course sail area)
Keep it simple and either put in a set of reef points in main, or pick up a used main from any type of Cat and cut it down if it is still to big. If bolt rope is too big or small, you can buy correct size from Sailrite for new sail and have someone local sew on. You're jib, on a furler is fine. Just let out small area to give you balance and control. Have done this many times on my Hobie 20.
Compression loads and mast inversion will not be an issue unless your loading your boat with 4 people and going out in 30-40. Didn't sound like that was a goal. Look in the used sail section and remember you can simply cut off bottom 6-10 feet if need be, install grommets at clew and tack, and your ready to roll.[/quote]
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