[C320-list] Sailing in the SFO Bay and Pacific

[Andrew Santangelo]

Hello All,

Here is a question for this group.  "Dawn Treader" is likely moving  
from sailing in Lake Michigan to SFO Bay and the Pacific.  It will  
hopefully be on a truck heading West by Mid-November.  We will  
probably keep the boat at Pier 39.  Now for the questions:

* Salt Water - how much damage can expect over time.  Note: I promise  
to keep the boat hosed down all the time.
* Zincs - how often does one change this item?
* Is it necessary to paint the shaft and/or prop?
* Can one sail the C320 into the Pacific?  Destinations we are  
considering - Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.  I was told  
this boat cannot handle the ocean, but I have been in 20' seas and  
seen winds up to 80 kts (not fun btw).  The boat has sailed in steady  
40 kt winds and did well (not the crew).  Is it plausible to sail  
these jaunts around the peninsula? Not in the winter of course...
* What is the story on the property tax in California.
* I will want to race in SFO bay.  Opportunities for us Non-Americas  
Cup type boats?
* Fleet info?
* General comments and perspectives sailing in the SFO area...

Best Regards,
Andrew Santangelo
#333   C320 Dawn Treader