futura 111 wood -- to increase the top speed

iago · 24th September 2009, 09:49 PM

1) generally , to increase the top speed should decrease or increase the fin?
2)with 7,2 mq is correct a fin 42 cm ?
Weight 67 kg, flat water..

thanks

Farlo · 24th September 2009, 11:46 PM

42 cm is better suited to the lower range of your 7.2 sqm. A 36 would give you more speed in well powered conditions. If the water is really flat you can try going down to ~32 but this requires some practice and you may experience many spin-outs, notably upwind. However you may consider this set-up if you're looking for max speed. Some sailors I know use what seems outrageaously small fins for their sails.

24th September 2009, 09:49 PM	#1
iago New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14	futura 111 wood -- to increase the top speed 1) generally , to increase the top speed should decrease or increase the fin? 2)with 7,2 mq is correct a fin 42 cm ? Weight 67 kg, flat water.. thanks

24th September 2009, 11:46 PM	#2
Farlo Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 517	42 cm is better suited to the lower range of your 7.2 sqm. A 36 would give you more speed in well powered conditions. If the water is really flat you can try going down to ~32 but this requires some practice and you may experience many spin-outs, notably upwind. However you may consider this set-up if you're looking for max speed. Some sailors I know use what seems outrageaously small fins for their sails. Last edited by Farlo; 27th September 2009 at 09:31 PM.

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