Rats 28 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 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. 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muzled 140 Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 bump... 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) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markm 30 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muzled 140 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Thanks Mark, that sounds more than good enough for what I'll be using it for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Muzzled you still running IOR headsails Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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