There is no seperate rule for max. genaker size for 1-up boats. This was asked as while back on the forum. The rule still is :
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<br>Maximum spinnaker area
<br>Boats up to 16 ft. < 4.87 m.: 17 m 2
<br>from 16 up to 19 ft. > 4.87 m. <= 5.80 m.: 21 m 2
<br>from 19 up to 22 ft. > 5.80 m. <= 6.71 m.: 25 m 2
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<br>Theoretically F16 HP could fly a 21 sq. mtr. genaker but as we all know this size is not a succes on the short little over 16 ft. platform.
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<br>The 17 sq. mtr. kites have performed much better.
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<br>The 83 % rule suggest a new size of 0,83 * 21 sq.mtr(F18) = 17,43 sq. mtr.
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<br>The old 17 sq.mtr. was at 81 %, ... , well in my opinion we can keep the 17 sq. mtr. and not loose out to F18.
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<br>I propose to keep with teh 17 sq.mtr. for that is what some of us already have and see what the results are after a season of sailing.
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<br>Wouter<br><br>