| QUESTION: Where is the advantage in having inboard genoa tracks and chainplates? | ||
| ANSWER: There is a substantial advantage when going to windward. An advantage because the headsail can be sheeted in tighter. This allows the hull to be pointed closer to the wind direction. A tacking angle that takes full advantage of the optimum 12% thickness NACA foil keel. The ability to point higher, results in a greater VMG (Velocity Made Good: Resultant speed directly towards windward destination). | ||
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Advantage of Inboard Genoa Tracks and Chainplates |
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Without Inboard Hardware Tacking angles of 100 to 110 degrees. May foot slightly faster but overall VMG is substantially reduced by up to 30%. |
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With Inboard Hardware Tacking angles of 85 to 90 degrees result in higher pointing ability with resultant VMG as high as 30% greater. |
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