[C320-list] Club Racing the C320

[chris denny]

 If a folder is that much help, why does having a fixed prop get you 
just 6 seconds on your adjusted PHRF?
CD #328

>Karl,
>
>No matter what you do with number of crew, weight of crew and eqpt,
>etc., unless you put on a folding prop, it will not matter relative to
>boat speed. As long as you have a fixed prop, you will have a brake
>underwater.
>
>Now, how to mitigate--:
>
>Crew of 3 is best I've found.
>
>No need to empty water tanks but don't top them off before the race
>either.
>
>Biggest weight distribution problem or tip on the 320 is keep crew
>weight forward. DO NOT let folks sit on the cat-bird seat during a race.
>Once you're downwind (wing-on-wing), bring your crew forward, have a
>couple of folks sit forward of the mast--you want the bow down on a run.
>
>Dodger--not a big issue, bimini--never had one so I can't comment but
>I'm sure it doesn't help
>
>Oh yea, one more thing....get a folding prop!  :)
>
>Last tip--for better speed on all points of sail, get a prop that
>folds..
>
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>Regards,
>OD
>
>Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
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