I've found that going to a #3 in higher winds not only eases the overpowered weather helm, but gives me about 3 degrees better pointing over, say my 130. Might be a little smaller, but it gives me a huge tactical advantage by pointing higher and being able to do those really quick tacks. 'Course, I didn't have a huge crew to stuff out on the rail and hold her flat, so thatlimited my sail area a bit, too.
