Select to expand quotemariachi76 said..Jasonwave said..mariachi76 said..
Hi,
if your concern of the moto is lack of low-end grunt, the NCX won't be the solution. NCX have even less low end, and you get stalled in lulls where a turbo would just carry you through. On the other end, turbos max out rather early when the wind picks up.
My solution was ODs - have them in all sizes, and while in the low end they have a bit less grunt than the turbo, in the top end they are just phenomenal in translating gusts into speed. That being said, I rig my overdrives always a size bigger to have the low-end punch, but still can handle the gusts.
If you want a small mast sleeve and rather low-end grunt, the turbo not the NCX s the sail to go - if you can still get one!
best
mariachi76
M, curious to know what your plans are once your Overdrives need replacing ?
Good question which so have asked myself a year ago. My main OD size are 7.0 and 7.8, both from the M2 generation and with quite cosmetic wear, but still good. As an answer - earlier this year I bought some of the last 7.0/7.8 M4 on sale, so I do have backups and should be good for many years still. My 8.6 which I also use quite often beginning/end of season has some wear too, and I just bought an 8.6 Mach 5 on sale - but didn't have any chance to try it yet.
My OD 6.2 and 5.5 I use very rarely - basically here in the SF Bay Area when the wind is strong enough for 6.2 or 5.5 (ie 25-30kn), the water is too choppy for slalom (at least for my skills 
). So no backup there, I guess to replace the 6.2 I would go for a moto - as said, a more moderate sail like the moto would be ok for these conditions. The 5.5 I would not replace - I bought it used a year ago and never even tried it for lack of wind conditions. At >25kn I would just switch to b&j gear - I have all gators from 6.5/5.5/4.7/4.2/3.7.
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mariachi76
So if I ever need a newer 6.2m OD I can contact you..
Select to expand quoteJasonwave said..
Darn I regret asking, you got me looking at large Machs now Might be ok if you sail shallow water with good wind. I think the luff would be a killer in choppy deep water..
2025 NCX 6.3 rigged on 430 90% SEVERNE APEX RDM at spec, much more draught than than previous models
Select to expand quoteHroar said..
2025 NCX 6.3 rigged on 430 90% SEVERNE APEX RDM at spec, much more draught than than previous models
Looks lovely.
I know this has nothing to do with your question ,but here's what my M5 7,0 looks like ,its a fantastic sail in smooth water it pulls like a truck .so fast .but it shows the luff pocket which you are trying to escape from ,I very rarely drop it in the water ,the zips keep the water out pretty good ,same year as your 2 cam Turbos .
2022 .there is a time and place for it .Hroar that sail looks great .
Yes, nothing beats the race sails on a downwind course (I have M1 and M3 sails), just let off on the outhaul, bare off and hang on. :)
Sboardcrazy, if you haven't tried an adjustable outhaul yet, I would strongly recommend to try it. It makes a world of difference to be able to adjust the power whilst sailing.
Select to expand quoteSurferKris said..
Yes, nothing beats the race sails on a downwind course (I have M1 and M3 sails), just let off on the outhaul, bare off and hang on. :)
Sboardcrazy, if you haven't tried an adjustable outhaul yet, I would strongly recommend to try it. It makes a world of difference to be able to adjust the power whilst sailing.
I use one..
As an age thing, I've just decided I won't adjust on the fly when I'm really powered up as I've been ejected once in mogully chop..I almost lost the kit except someone grabbed it to stop it drifting..
Select to expand quoteSurferKris said..
Yes, nothing beats the race sails on a downwind course (I have M1 and M3 sails), just let off on the outhaul, bare off and hang on. :)
Sboardcrazy, if you haven't tried an adjustable outhaul yet, I would strongly recommend to try it. It makes a world of difference to be able to adjust the power whilst sailing.
I use one..
As an age thing, I've just decided I won't adjust on the fly in lake chop when I'm really powered up. I've been ejected once in mogully chop when I took one hand off to fiddle and the sail got ripped out of my hands...I almost lost the kit except someone grabbed it to stop it drifting..
