3rd Reef on a Hanse 345

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   Hi all,
For my Hanse 345 I am considering to add a third reef to the main sail. Though I haven’t missed it yet, I would expect at sea with a 7 Bft wind it might be useful? I would normally avoid that strong wind but a forecast of 6 Bft could easily become more and I’d like to be ready for that.

My main sail second reef leaves about 12m2 from the original 25,6m2 of the mail sail.

I  am interested to hear your experience: Does she still sail with 3rd reef and rolled jib? Should I add the reef. And then: how to reef it, as there is only space for 2 reefing lines.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Sjoerd

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Zjoerd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 11 May 2024 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zjoerd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 3rd Reef on a Hanse 345 Posted: 20 November 2024 at 12:02
	Hi all, For my Hanse 345 I am considering to add a third reef to the main sail. Though I haven’t missed it yet, I would expect at sea with a 7 Bft wind it might be useful? I would normally avoid that strong wind but a forecast of 6 Bft could easily become more and I’d like to be ready for that. My main sail second reef leaves about 12m2 from the original 25,6m2 of the mail sail. I am interested to hear your experience: Does she still sail with 3rd reef and rolled jib? Should I add the reef. And then: how to reef it, as there is only space for 2 reefing lines. Thanks for sharing your experience. Sjoerd

Captain Cook Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 23 May 2006 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 1245	Post Options Post Reply Quote Captain Cook Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 November 2024 at 17:11
	I have already mentioned this quite a few times: If you use the search function, a lot of answers pop up just like that! Like........... Advanced search->all forums->any date->3rd reef-> .....and! https://www.myhanse.com/single-line-3rd-reefing-setup_topic10548_post96364.html?KW=reefing#96364%C2%A0 - It seems that Martin&Rene has already answered your question! Sail safe out there, and if your seacocks are more than 7-8 years old, change them now! Cook the Captain
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Martin&Rene Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 06 December 2009 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 967	Post Options Post Reply Quote Martin&Rene Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 November 2024 at 16:45
	I have re-written and extended the thread that Captain Cook mentioned and it has just been published as an article in a Sailing magazine. If you send me your email address by Private Message, I will send you a copy.
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