[C320-list] ELECTRIC WINCHES

[Barry Fahrer]

In heavy seas or congested areas she wont do it.
BARRY --... ...--
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] ELECTRIC WINCHES


> I't so much cheaper and easier to get your co-skipper to drive the boat
> and you do the sail trim...
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> I have, in the past, had a problem with my elbow, and the Admiral can only
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> bring the jib sheets in so far with the winch handles, so last year I
> purchased a Milwaukee 24 volt right angle drill and a "winch bit".  We use
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> it all the time.  It takes the hard work out of the last 10 feet  of
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> the sail, and the Admiral can adjust the jib under all circumstances.  The
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> last time I looked it was about $330 and the bit was about 20.
> I guess in the past I would have poo pooed the idea but now I can honestly
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> say that it is a welcome addition to our sailing gear.
> Best regards for a happy new year.
> BARRY  --... ...--
> TRANSIT C-320 # 126
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> From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 5:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa Size
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>> Dear Brian:
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>> Nothing personal, but I don't believe I suggested any of those things.
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>> 1) My wife bought me the boat, and I wouldn't even suggest to
>> anyone that they get a new spouse.  I think that is tacky, insulting,
>> and degrading to everyone on the list.
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>> 2) I don't approve of electric winches.  Too expensive, too much
>> battery drain, etc.
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>> 3) I don't know anything about foam inserts for these sails, I
>> certainly don't have one.
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>> What I suggested is that anyone who wants a new sail check with their
>> local sail maker to see what he/she recommends for their boat, in the
>> local conditions, with the type of sailing that person does.  I also
>> said that a 135% with a double reefed main can handle winds over 20
>> knots with the boat being balanced. I did insult your choice of colors,
>> and I don't mind being picked on for that.
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>> If I goof then I don't mind being slammed, but I don't like being
>> slammed for three things that I never suggested.  If I want to be
>> slammed for things I never suggested I can go to work.
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>> Adam
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>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Amirault Family
>> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 1:11 PM
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Genoa Size
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>> Adam et al:
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>> The forum has been very helpful again. Not all of the suggestions are
>> equally applicable to my specific case.
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>> Replace the current spouse with a model with a more robust upper body
>> (and I mean that in a sincere, non-gender specific way).  The time and
>> pain experienced in my training by the current spouse is not an
>> experience I would wish to repeat. It would be better for me if I kept
>> her, if only to avoid my reschooling..
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>> Upgrade to electric winches. It would be a long and uncomfortable
>> live-down with the race crew as it would be a major purchase with
>> nothing in it for them.
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>> A furling 135% with foam luff. As it has been suggested that this will
>> furl to 100% while continuing a reasonable shape this is likely the
>> solution. This will make things easier for the spouse and still offer
>> something for the race crew. The best races we had with the previous
>> boat were in wind over 25 knots with a reefed main and our smaller jib.
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>> Thus I shall go shopping for a new jib before the May launch.
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>> My thanks to all for giving me food for thought and the insight of
>> experience.
>>
>> Brian Amirault
>> 797 Waltzing Bear, too
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