[C320-list] Boat Speed

[Pam Rizzo]

Rick,
Thanks!
Larry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Evans" <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boat Speed


> Larry
>
> I stripped the bottom myself as it can be expensive. The yard painted it 
> and I sanded it. As for sails If you beer can/club race like I do used 
> composite sails should be more than sufficient.
>
> Rick
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Pam Rizzo" <lrizzo at socal.rr.com>
>
> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:02:58
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boat Speed
>
>
> Rick,
> I've heard that stripping the paint can be very expenssive, but it sounds
> like it paid off for you.  Did the yard repaint the bottom, or did you?  I
> do have adjustable jib car leads, and I consider them indispensible.
> Larry
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rick Evans" <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boat Speed
>
>
>>I would second that the number one improvement you can make is sails. But 
>>I
>>read an article about preparing a race boat and it said start with the
>>bottom and work your way up.
>>
>> I followed this advice this year and stripped the bottom of 724 down to
>> the epoxy coat then applied VC Offshore bottom paint. Once that was
>> complete I wet sanded the paint with 400 grit paper twice. I club race 
>> and
>> the difference between last year and this year is amazing.
>>
>> I still have a fixed prop will change next year.
>>
>> Also I recently got a used mylar 155 very cheap off the internet it 
>> should
>> be here tomorrow at my first race I will let you know how it goes.
>>
>> Something no one mentioned that I think is a huge bang for your buck is a
>> line adjustable jib lead cars. Every bigger boat I raced on had them and
>> if you have a really good jib trimmer up wind and you constantly adjust
>> them to slight wind and wave conditions I feel its a pure skill that 
>> could
>> give you an advantage in a race. They are next on my list.
>>
>> Good luck
>> Rick 724
>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jimc320 at aol.com
>>
>> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:24:16
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boat Speed
>>
>>
>> Larrry,
>>
>> I think the biggest gain?than a would be from a new set of good sails. I
>> replaced my stock sails after 10 years and it made a nice improvement to
>> the boat.? The boat now points higher and I and handles light and heavy
>> wind better.? The sails I got were from Quantum. I went with a loose
>> footed main which allows?much better sail adjustment/shape over the old
>> sail.
>>
>>
>> Jim Mills
>> Elusive 2, 209
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Pam Rizzo <lrizzo at socal.rr.com>
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2009 12:44 am
>> Subject: [C320-list] Boat Speed
>>
>>
>>
>> I am trying to prioritize some changes for my 2002/320 to improve speed
>> and
>> pointing ability.  I have a Gori 3-bladed prop, and am considering new
>> sails and
>> a backstay adjuster.  I usually race in the cruising class and have nine
>> year
>> old Catalina sails (135% genoa and main).  I race in the Long Beach, Ca
>> area and
>> enter the Newport to Ensenada Race each year.
>> Could anyone offer me some suggestions about which changes will produce
>> the most
>> noticeable results, and any other ideas on hand.
>> Larry Rizzo
>> Calibreeze #887
>>
>>
>
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