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WHAT SAILS DO YOU USE ON YOUR MACGREGOR....
I came across this Poll in another site

Here are the results shown from other participation.

Lets see how we compare

What sails do you use on your MacGregor [127 votes total]
Main only (6) 5%
Jib Only (0) 0%
genoa only (2) 2%
Main and jib (62) 49%
Main and genoa (52) 41%
main and spinaker (3) 2%
other sail combination (2) 2%[/b]

I voted main and genoa since that is what I use most of the time. But I also do replace the furler genny with the jib in higher winds occasionally. Problem is that the jib has no U/V strip like the genny does. I'm in the market for a spinnaker and after I get that, I may be more likely to sail more with the jib since it is a better sail for going upwind with...and then I can use the spin to go downwind. The challenge will be so that I can safely single hand the spin while the autopilot is steering. I want to learn how to use the spin in high winds like we do on the racing boats (albeit with a crew of 4-6 people). Gotten up to 9.5 kts on a wavelength 24 which doesn't have a planing hull like the Mac.

No doubt where we sail, can controls our choice. Reaching is great fun. Maybe some can contribute their experience with the Asymmetrical spinnaker and their preference or dislikes on different points of sail with their particular Sails of Choice.

your poll is flawed
you left out other

How about main, genoa and spinaker?

MMMike

MMMmike
I'll admit the flaws The tough part was trying to get the pole up, it would only allow the choices, and would kick it out when I attempted to present the full choices. Maybe one of the monitors could restart the pole with more choice?

I voted M&J because I have but most often its just the main . . . Its fun its easy its not fast but also not threatening. . .

Main & jib for me, unless wind conditions are severe enough to only use a reefed main w/o jib or jib w/o main. I also have an a-spin but haven't used it much. Hoping to change that when the opportunities arise.

Leon

What type of sails you should ask? Why custom M26X made in Sri Lanka 'S' style 3DL cruising sails of course (Jib, Genny, and eventually 2 Mains-1 that furls & one with full battens) Oh ya, also a non 3DL heavy duty storm staysail for the inner forstay & a small cruising chute in a sleeve. Which ones do I plan on using most? Oh my gosh, all of them I hope! Now if I could only find as good a deal on new running rigging. Anybody need to build a new rope factory in Asia or have special pull with Santa???? MM

I voted Main & Jib even though I have a Genoa that I use too, they are both hank-ons so I check wind conditions before deciding which one to put up - heavy winds = Jib, light winds = Genoa. Perhaps 'other' or 'Both' should be included. I wonder how many others have more than one headsail.

Main & Genoa usually. But as conditions change, sails will be reduced or eliminated as needed.

---Harrison

I didnt vote because we use Main, jib, genoa and spinnaker as conditions warrant.

I voted main and genoa but I also use the jib and spinnaker. I've come to the conclusion that the 150% genoa is too big a headsail for my M in a lot of situations. I may switch to the jib for most of my sailing or think about a smaller genoa. When I partially furl my genoa in high winds it's sail shape isn't as good as if I had something smaller like a 130%.

I, like several others did not mark your survey because I use several. primary setup is Main & Genoa RF. I have a spinaker that I have setup but not officially used yet. I have a Jib but the RF Genoa gets used most of the time.
Been working the single handed and am having a blast. Should have the Spinaker flying by 4th of July weekend.
Tracked that mainsail on ebay Last one was $227.00 but reserve was not met.
I've also used the mainsail off my Hobie cat. Seemed to work OK no performance comparisons yet
PS extend my backstay mast bracket when mounting the new Spinaker pulley

I've also used the mainsail off my Hobie cat. Seemed to work OK no performance comparisons yet

Was it a Hobie 16 or 18? I used a Hobie 18 jib on our Mac 25 as a smaller alternative to the stock 100%.

baldbaby2000

I also used a jib from an Echels on another boat as a Blade. It gave the best performance and pointing when the wind picked up. You may have something with that smaller jib or #4 blade if your tracks can throttle up, and support it.

It is very difficult to make the furled genoa perform when reefed, really diminishes drive to say nothing of sheeting angle. A #2, maybe a 130.

Im waiting for Frank to install his Harken Traveler System and welcome the Mainsail control to hold leach tension and sail shape. Call it throttling up and down with the M larger Mainsail to keep the boat on its best sailing lines. Removable Traveler looks like a winner when it arrives.

Etap 24 has been successful with the cross-cockpit removable traveler.