60" J class yacht with Genoa in +/-10 mph winds
This is my first attempt at building a boat and is based on TOPAZ (J8). The hull/basic kit is from jclasshull.co.uk and the sails from PJsails. My biggest mistake is to make her too heavy but I can't remove ballast, besides that she goes REALLY well. I am still fiddling with the tuning to remove the Lee helm and have already got her neutral. : ) The remote movable Genoa clew carriages are proving to offer brilliant control over the Genoa leech, powering up or down as required.
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- Chris W🇬🇧Leading SeamanLooks lovely and sails well,as you say yourself she is sitting a little low in the water.If the excess weight turns out to be a problem i suggest you contact Alan at J Class hulls, he is one of the most helpful people I have ever met and as the designer of the Nottingham 60 if there is a way to remove some weight he will know.If it can't be done just enjoy your beautiful yacht.Like 3Liked by Len1 and MartinH2 and
- Frankiesays1953🇬🇧Petty Officer 1st ClassThat’s a very sleek yacht and sails beautifully. I notice that you are sailing close hauled in several directions, what she like on a reach or run? There’s a fair breeze there, do you foresee having to replace the genoa with a jib in a blow?Like 2Liked by Len1 and MartinH2
- MartinH2🇬🇧Petty Officer 1st ClassHello Frankiesays, you are right, since that video I have moved the mast top backwards due to a pretty strong Lee helm which has worked a treat, she is pretty neutral now. Trying to sail and hold the camera meant sail trimming wasn't the best however broad reaching she looks and goes beautifully, straight downwind = no nose dives so far and very controllable. I have a jib which is about 20% smaller than the Genoa which I have yet to try but am still learning to work with the rig as it is at the moment.Like 1Liked by Len1