Pandora700

[Binman]

What would work best for this yacht, a spinnaker or a asymmetric spinnaker, would I need a sleeve for the spinnaker, in either case what would be the best material, also what size would be best, I know there are still quite a few still racing out there. Looking forward to your help.

 

[Birdseye]

When I asked the same question about my boat, the reply was " can she surf". The point being that an asymetric only benefits compared to a symetric if you can sail at an angle to the wind ( ie not dead downwind) faster than you can sail dead downwind using a symetrical spinnaker.

So can your boat surf / plane? Mine cant.

 

[HenryEDM]

Definitely a symmetrical spinnaker for this type of boat and if by sleeve you mean snuffer then no you should be fine without as the spinnaker will be a managable size. As for size and material that depends on the conditions you will be using it in if it's just for light airs then as big and light as your sailmaker recommends but if you plan on using it in 25knots then smaller and heavier is the way to go. I have two on my boat one big and light one small and heavy.

 

[Binman]

Sounds like a symmetrical then, I will ask a local sail loft what size for a light weight plus cost, I might be miles out thinking I might get one for 500/700 pounds? Would really like to try one for airs up to 20 knots. Thank you Henry and you other guys for your help, I am new to sailing but can see the advantage of using one.

 

[mrming]

Sounds like a symmetrical then, I will ask a local sail loft what size for a light weight plus cost, I might be miles out thinking I might get one for 500/700 pounds? Would really like to try one for airs up to 20 knots. Thank you Henry and you other guys for your help, I am new to sailing but can see the advantage of using one.

You should get be able to get one for around that money, and your sailmaker should be able to advise on a cloth that's a good compromise between light weather performance and strength. Ours is made from Bainbridge Air-x and has coped well in a range of conditions from light to brown trousers.

 

[Binman]

Thanks for that

 

[Judders]

I used to really want a Pandora.

I'd live to live somewhere where boats like that were raced.

 

[Binman]

Spent months looking before buying, very happy with it, like a pocket battleship, if it could be stretched to 27ft better. It suited my budget, offers a lot, that you would expect to find on a much larger boat, head room disappointing but that is all,

 

[sailorman]

Spent months looking before buying, very happy with it, like a pocket battleship, if it could be stretched to 27ft better. It suited my budget, offers a lot, that you would expect to find on a much larger boat, head room disappointing but that is all,

It morphed into a Prospect

 

[lw395]

Are you going to race with it?
If so, then a very big kite will hurt your rating.
If not, then the biggest thing you can see where you're going with is a great way to keep moving in light airs.
A small heavy kite is good for racing, but if you're not racing, you'll be going OK without it, and might not have the crew to get much use out of it.

If you sail short handed, do not dismiss asymmetrics, they can offer a good boost in vmg, as well as adding the tactical angle of reaching out into tide or into bays to avoid tide, when sailing downwind along a coast. I sail two up a lot. I personally would look to have the biggest asy possible, in order to reach downwind in the light stuff when others are motoring in near-zero apparent wind.

For racing with the lads, I'd like a medium size all purpose symmetric first, possibly add a smaller secondhand one for hooliganism.....
You may choose to use your boat differently.