Submitted on June 27, 2004 by Zan Marquis  

Question: I just bought a 68 foot peterson racer cruiser. My use is single handing and almost single handing. I want to set up a downwind system for going fast without taking on crew. How about an asymetrical spinnaker on a roller fuller, just in front of my jim roller fuller? If doesnt work, how about a gennaker on a roller fuller?

Zan Marquis

Answer: Hi Zan, a "Code 0" is a racing sail that is intended to be used with a roller furling system. It is technically an asymetric spinnaker but flys more like a genoa. North's G-0 is a cruising version of the Code 0. The G-0 has less roach area and is a little more versatile. A true Gennaker will not work well on a roller furler because there is too much positive curve on the luff edge of the sail. In order to roller furl the luff of the sail needs to be pulled tight.

Regards,
Dan Neri

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