[quote=Edchris177]I'm not sure I understand the reasoning for this mod.
I get that a foil changes the bridal loads to a "better" angle.
So far, these 30+ year old boats are staying together.
I really don't think they can be made to go any faster, or point any higher, at least not to any degree in real world sailing. The fact is, a skeg hull has reached it's potential, & we will always be beaten to booms & boards, given equal nuts behind the wheel.
What is the point of lowering the jib any further?
The jib mainly acts to accelerate air over the lee of the main. If the 5.7 is properly setup, the jib foot is level with the mains foot, giving the most help it can. Dropping it below the main gives some of that up.[/quote]
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