Help, help! I'd like to pick anyone's brain at this point! I have an '83 303 with a 140%
jib. The main is original (I think) and the
jib is about 4 years old. Problem: with just the main up, I have a weather helm (understandable); with just the
jib up (140%, 100%, etc.) I have a weather helm (not understandable). With both up and running with about a 15 kt wind, I have so much weather helm that I can hardly hold her straight! This is not right!
The obvious fixes would be: Move the mast forward some (not possible, because the roller
rigging isn't adjustable), or buy a new main ("pocket" in a more forward position). I have friends who have really sweet-sailing 303s that have a neutral helm. I want a sweet-sailing boat like all the other kids
. Any thoughts on the matter, anyone?