Submitted on April 11, 2007 by Mike Hedge

Question: Hi team:

I have a 2002 Hunter 386 with a 130% furling jib. I'd like more oomph. Should I add a larger jib, use an asymmetrical spinnaker or what? What's my best, all around solution?

Answer: Hello Mike,

I noticed that you are form the Great Lakes. I have been sailing the Great Lakes for 33 years, and I know that typical Great Lakes summer breezes are generally moderate to quite gentle. Adding upwind horsepower can in fact be achieved by utilizing a larger genoa. Adding punch and performance off the wind can also be added with a gennaker or asymmetric spinnaker. Either way you want to go faster, North Sails has your solution.

Our upwind headsails range from the trustworthy and affordable cross-cut Dacron genoa, to radial design performance cruising genoa made of our exclusive NorLam performance fabrics. The flagship of our high performance cruising headsails is the North Sails Marathon 3DL© genoa, boasting an unmatched strength to weight ratio and unparalleled performance. Whatever your price range or wind range North Sails delivers.

For an effortless performance improvement off-wind, try North’s Gradient Series gennakers or asymmetric spinnakers. These sails are designed to be powerful yet extremely easy to use. These sails will go the distance with our full line of proprietary fabrics and craftsmanship.

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Sincerely,
Jim Neumann
North Sails, Detroit
586-777-1677 office

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