Boosting downwind performance on my 2004 PSC 31

[Spacifics91]

One time I was looking for a gennaker setup to improve First Light's downwind performance. I wanted a clean bow and single-handed operation. I worked with a local sail expert and ended up with a Quantum 2.5 and Selden GX-10 furling system, plus custom bowsprit additions, now we're hitting 7 knots in 12 knots of wind

 

[ASHton]

Decent setup mate. That Quantum 2.5 paired with the Selden GX-10 and custom bowsprit should clearly pay off if you're cruising at 7 knots in just 12 knots of wind. Great work dialing in First Light's downwind game. Cheers!

 

[Aqua Lord]

That's an awesome setup, I love the clean bow approach and 7 knots in 12 is solid. I'm eyeing a similar rig, how's the GX-10 been for solo handling so far?

 

[c@ndy_crh]

One time I was looking for a gennaker setup to improve First Light's downwind performance. I wanted a clean bow and single-handed operation. I worked with a local sail expert and ended up with a Quantum 2.5 and Selden GX-10 furling system, plus custom bowsprit additions, now we're hitting 7 knots in 12 knots of wind

A lot of people think the sail itself is the biggest factor, but that Selden GX10 is the real game changer.
The ability to launch and retrieve a gennaker cleanly from the bow, especially single handed, takes all the drama out of downwind sailing.
It's the difference between a sail that you use every time the conditions are right and one that sits in a bag because it's too much of a pain

 

[MarkMeyer]

Love to see pictures of your setup and it in operation!!