[C320-list] Boat Speed

[jimc320 at aol.com]

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