Flying a Hull

I have taken my 14 out just about everything, from no wind to 30 or so, and have never really flown a hull for a prolonged period. I have a standard, so no jib, but I have a dolphin striker and trap. I almost never get the opportunity to trap- am I doing something wrong? Easing the main to much? I just cant get it up there, and I only weigh 155lbs. Should I try to find a turbo rig?

If you are really out in the winds you say you are out in you should have no trouble flying a hull.

My very old 14 with blown out sails would start flying around 13-15 when I was alone. Now once the hull was up, it took me almost a year to learn how much mainsheet to dump balance and continue to fly a hull.
Many times it is only inchs, 3-4 inchs of mainsheet is a big change in sail shape. Also center the traveler and you should be able to fly one easier.

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At 155lbs you should be easily flying a hull in anything over 15 if your traveler is centered and the main is sheeted in, unless your boat is incredibly over standard weight.

Remember, my white 14 is 47lbs over weight and she'll fly a hull in any decent wind (depending on where I am sitting of course).

Mork is right though, traveler close to center and sheet in and watch the bow.

I guess I just havent gotten up the nerve yet. I'll work on it next season.