[C320-list] Hull speed

[Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)]

1st sail of year in good wind with new Gori 2 blade folding prop.  Slack water, blowing 20-30kt, 1-2 ft seas, full main, 110 jib on close reach, speedo consistently reading high 7's with peak at 8.2kt confirmed with GPS. I thought hull speed was 6.3kt. What gives? Btw I'm loving the new prop
Mike Lachance
Seychelle, 141
Noank, Ct



















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Sent: Wed Apr 19 19:27:57 2006
Subject: [C320-list] GFO report

I replaced the packing with GFO and am very pleased, no drips and no heat in the shaft.  Pretty cool having a dripless packing gland for only $15.00.
Herb Creech
Cloud Chaser #606

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