knobblyoldjimbo Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Ok, enquiring minds here: Does a cat rigged Mari point higher than a sloop rigged Mari. IE: if, on a start line (only place we'd meet) I start to leeward of Mick in his new sloop he'll go faster but will I be able to bring him up or will I just sit in his gas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltilt Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 You would be gased , being on the leward side would affect pointing ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 A cat rigged boat can successfully lee bow a sloop/S/sloop. Sloop rigs have to point lower to gain the advantage from the jib. I don't think you will get the chance to try it on Mick he will be looking for room to leeward rather than the pin end start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 hmmmm yes, I used Mick as an example, maybe I'll leave him alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 To late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I know for sure. I will need lots of room. I will be gassing everyone. I will do what ever I have to do, to win win win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Just watch out for the pink sails - there'll be more than one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I have found that the cats will point higher than sloops etc, some sloops have better pointing ability though, Tony Zarras sems to point really well but he has moved his jib blocks inboard, rodney tried it (moving his blocks in) but he had'nt settled on a difinitive answer last time I spoke to him, I have found that Bulldozer points better when I am on the wire than when hiking, don't know if its just me, or if it affects the plan of the boat. Interestingly Pat from Canberra seems to lay off more once he gets on the wire. I always am told lay off till your jib is working, you will have to sail lower than a cat but the extra speed should get you to the mark in about the same time. Off the wind is where a jib makes a big diff though so if you can stay with or near the cats upwind you should gain on them over the race with the down winds legs and reaches. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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