[C320-list] Racing Questions

[Joe Barrett]

A couple of other thoughts, it is illegal to not tack your Genoa to the
furling drum. You might want to read the class rules on the West Florida
PHRF web site. For Dave Moore his actual base rating for Buoy is 165 with a
9 second credit for roller furling and a 6 second credit for the fixed prop.
That lines up with the base ratings you see around the County. Rollie if you
have any other questions you can email me at joe at dolphinmortgage.com
Joe Barrett



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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Moores
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:49 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racing Questions

Rollie,

Allowances will depend on your PHRF Region, as each region tends to have its
own ideas, never mind what others do!  There should be a local PHRF
handicapper who can answer your questions.  Based on the ratings in most
regions, 189 is a pretty good (i.e generous) rating for a wing-keel boat,
even with the bimini etc, so you may not have much luck with a rating
appeal.  The typical rating for the wing-keel boat across all of PHRF is
around 162.

As to the genny, there tends to be more wind the higher into the atmosphere
you go, so I would hoist'er up there and get it!  And, even if you were to
hoist just above the furler, you would still br no means have a deck-sweeper
so there's no advantage there, in my humble opinion.  If you are just
starting racing, do read Mark Yaeger's tuning tips on the C320 website.
Good Luck racing - if you have not done it before, it really sharpens up
one's boat-handling!

Dave Moores
California Girl  #342

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Gates
Sent: November 14, 2006 7:35 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Racing Questions


We started club racing yesterday with a SW FL phrf of 189 with the wing
keel.  
Does that rating allow for a cruising setup (dodger, bimini, anchors, etc.)?
If not, how much more should cruising setup provide?

How much above the furler should a 150 genny be hanked?  I have been taking
the sail near the top of the forestay, or about 18" above the furler -- for
better visibility under the sail and to clear much of the bow pulpit.  I
suspect that is too high for good sail efficiency?

Thanks, Rollie        #182    Buckeye II     in Burnt Store Marina