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Originally Posted by psneeld
I just prefer using the proper nautical terms.
I don't care when discussing boats with non boaters, I try to use terms they can relate to.
But in a boating forum that has enough bad info tossed in here and there....we should at least try to use terminology that people can put the opinion to the correct sail.
If people are discussing and rating completely different things..... in my mind that.... is useless at best.
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OP used the correct term of "riding sail" for at-anchor. Stay sail never came up.
Stabilizing sail underway? It couldn't hurt. Question is if it will help enough to warrant the effort and expense. My experience is no. Same with at-anchor riding sail.
Honestly, despite having owned a couple boats with a stabilizing saili for use underway, I can't remember the nautical term. All I remember is I tried them a couple times and it was more work than it was worth. Not just the sail, but requires some rigging and controls.
I guess I'm a nautical luditte.
Peter