Genoa Sheet Size

[ctva]

Currently I have 14mm sheets on a SO 342 which is the recommended size by Jeanneau. Thinking about reducing to 12mm due to the max size of 12mm for a Selden whisker pole end jaw. Does anyone use 12mm for a genoa on a boat this size?

Thanks

Chris

 

[RJJ]

Currently I have 14mm sheets on a SO 342 which is the recommended size by Jeanneau. Thinking about reducing to 12mm due to the max size of 12mm for a Selden whisker pole end jaw. Does anyone use 12mm for a genoa on a boat this size?

Thanks

Chris

I can't see a problem in principle, other than your winches - will they hold and grip 12mm in the self-tailer?

We use 14mm on our Dufour 44.

 

[ctva]

The self tailers would be fine for the 12mm, I suppose it is more from the handling point of view. I always felt the Jeanneau spec was a bit oversized.

 

[Lightwave395]

12M Lightwave, 10mm dyneema genny sheets, Lewmar 52 primaries. Never been a problem

 

[[70521]]

My Gib'Sea 96 is 10.1 metres and 5 tonne fully laden. I changed down from 12 to 10 mm sheets and halyards last winter and it has made a huge difference to sail handling. The genoa is 140%

 

[thinwater]

I would not want 14mm on that size boat. 12mm is perfect.

Better to wear gloves than to have overly fat lines. Less friction.