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MPS - should I buy one?


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In my experience MPS stands for Multi Problem Sail  ;-)

As previously mentioned it does a lot but not very well, much like a sail designed by a committee,  if a city council was involved it would be a sea anchor. :wtf:

 

I would go with a sail designed to fill a specific wind range or point of sail where the  boat is lacking horsepower and not necessarily just racing,  if it adds even a knots boatspeed to your point of sail that can mean a lot when cruising depending on where you are going and remembering of course that gentlemen never go to weather.

I do like the ATN snuffers though, good kit and well thought out- designed by a Frenchman living in Ft Lauderdale his name Etienne hence the phonetic brand name.

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So an A2 was mentioned earlier in my questions about a previous MPS that was for sale.  

 

Now an A1.5 has popped up which will fit my boat.

 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1720478612

 

Anyone know the difference between a 1.5 and a 2?

 

And will it matter when I'm only using it or cruising?  (think wife and young kids)

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A 1.5 is typically a hybrid between a reaching and running gennaker.  The modern designs are usually pretty good and whilst it won't be as good as a true reaching or running gennaker it will be a good 95% or better in a single sail.

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