Guest Inland Sailor Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 Just like some info on Hooters & Screachers Does anybody out there have any definitive answers to what makes these sails different from an asymmetrical spinaker? Why can they be furled and spinakers need to be dropped? Does a formula exist in calculating the appropriate size hooter. Eg - 90% of spinnaker size etc. What fabric is best? What are the benifits/disadvantages of both types of sails. Just considering my options here. Tri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berthos Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 Some people prefer large hooters, my preference is nice small ones. I'm not too keen on screechers. [This message has been edited by berthos (edited 25 June 2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 I go to Hooters for the food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Inland Sailor Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 Yes, I know my question was open to interpretation!!!! BUT apart from HOOTERS!!! of the mammalian type and SCREACHERS!!!!of the type we all hear about. can there be a response thet can answer the questions on a sailing level. Blondes are always welcome on my boat and thats why i want some real answers. you can never get enough crew and if the screacher/hooter set up can help - why not!!!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolj Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 HOOTERS......mmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 In terms of materials, I prefer, white cotton, WET if possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunno Posted July 4, 2002 Report Share Posted July 4, 2002 Are these the same as a Genaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sailorman Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 The term "Hooter" just seems to be an Americanised term for what we call a "Code 0". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest journeyman Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 No one else seems to have taken a stab at this, so I'll give it a go. Maybe it'll encourage someone who has the difinitive answer to post. A hooter is carried on a spinnaker pole, while a Genoa is attached to the forestay, like a working jib, only that the clew comes further aft. Relative to the working jib, I believe a hooter is larger than a genoa. They are also lighter than Genoas. Hooters seem to be more like spinnakers in construction than jibs. They also are primarily designed for off-wind performance. Not knowing much about sail design, that would lead me to believe that they are cut fuller than Genoas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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