Not sure what you mean, but...

Posted By: Doug King, Santana 23 & Sundowner 36
Date: 6/14/08 11:15a.m.

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In Response To: Santana 23D (Chuck)

Since you mention winds in the 30s I assume you mean something about how much the boat heels in strong(er) winds. I have only owned my boat a few months and not had it out in 30+ knot winds. I have sailed it in 20 knot winds and that calls for a small jib & a reefed main. The boat is somewhat tender if you're used to a keelboat, marvelously stable if you're used to a centerboard daysailer. The mainsail I have is single-reef, and the area we sail (South Eastern US) generally has winds of 15 knots or less. If I lived in an area where the winds were much stronger, on average, I'd get a mainsail with double reef points and not worry. Fresh Breezes- Doug King