myHanse.com - Hanse Yacht Owners Website myHanse.com - Hanse Yacht Owners Website myHanse.com - Hanse Yacht Owners Website myHanse.com - Hanse Yacht Owners Website
Welcome to myHanse.com the forum for Hanse Yachts owners throughout the world.
Forum Home Forum Home > Hints & Tips > 415/418
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - 105% Genoa?
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

105% Genoa?
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Joey D View Drop Down
Commander
Commander


Joined: 27 June 2018
Location: Florida
Status: Offline
Points: 82 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Joey D Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 August 2018 at 14:53
I'm new to sailing and still working to figure it all out.  Is there a optimal heeling angle of the 415 or is it as much as you can take?  I have a 2014 Hanse 415. thanks
Back to Top
Jeremy View Drop Down
Commander
Commander
Avatar

Joined: 28 February 2018
Location: Auckland NZL
Status: Offline
Points: 91 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jeremy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 August 2018 at 22:24
Hi Joey,
Yes there is an optimal heel angle. Basically, the more you heel, the less efficient the hull becomes and the more sideways slip you get in the water. Not to mention the decreased comfort factor.
I found that it was all a matter of feel in the helm etc that came with getting used to the boat. If water is reaching the toe rail a reef is overdue. You'll generally find that the boat doesn't need to sail in its ear to get the best performance.

Jeremy
Back to Top
Rubato View Drop Down
Admiral
Admiral
Avatar

Joined: 12 July 2006
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 1806 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rubato Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 August 2018 at 17:35
Originally posted by Joey D Joey D wrote:

I'm new to sailing and still working to figure it all out.  Is there a optimal heeling angle of the 415 or is it as much as you can take?  I have a 2014 Hanse 415. thanks

Yes, there is an optimum amount and then it becomes too much. I'm guessing but I would say it would be similar to the 400 which I've found to be around 15-20 degrees. This would be why in light wind you put crew on the leeward side to create some heel.
Steve

Hanse 400e, #168
Back to Top
Joey D View Drop Down
Commander
Commander


Joined: 27 June 2018
Location: Florida
Status: Offline
Points: 82 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Joey D Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 August 2018 at 21:43
Hey Steve,
Sounds like I have to get used to getting the sides of my boat wet!  Smile
Looking forward to getting out this weekend and give it a go!!

Thanks
Joe
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.06
Copyright ©2001-2023 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.203 seconds.
Links : www.hanseyachts.co.uk www.hanseyachts.com www.fjordboats.co.uk www.dehler.co.uk www.varianta.co.uk