James,

If you only use a Genoa (#1), that is fine. But the Pearson designed length allows the use of the No.2. The No.2 leads are actually forward of the winch and the sheet must be lead back the genoa leads to get a fair lead to the winch.

If you ever sail in wind over 16kts, you will want the No.2.

Anyone from a windy area or a racer will be looking for the long tracks so they can use the Ensign in all conditions.

Bill Murphey

Chowder, #176

Fleet Captain

Fleet 63, Barnegat Bay, NJ

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Some notes:

Carbo blocks are nice but I have cracked a few after years for sun exposure and impacts. I use the traditional 57 mm with the steel strap.

see Rick’s picture and ensure you buy a long enough track to handle the No2 jib leads which tune forward.

When you go to place the tracks, measure from the bow to the first hole to ensure the leads are the same on both sides. Before placing the tracks, drill and extract one or two pin holder holes between the factory holes for better adjustment/tuning.

On the cabin top tracks, there are Blade and Working Jib tracks. Which are you asking about?

In windy chop, the blade will not punch through the waves. We have sailed the No2 in 30kts and it is the way to go, in my opinion.

Bill Murphey

Chowder, #176

Fleet Captain

Fleet 63, Barnegat Bay, NJ

If someone can point to the specs for genoa track specs and placement, I would much appreciate it. Cars slipped and flew forward under pressure a time or too many this season, and the tracks appear to be worn.

thanks!

Andrew Strongin

512/Trace