[C320-list] Boat Speed

[Pam Rizzo]

Andrew,
Thanks for your quick reply to my questions.  Looks like the backstay 
adjuster will be last on my to-do list.  My boat has a fin keel and a 
feathering prop. so I'm good there.
I suppose that the UK Gold sails are laminates.  I will probably be limited 
to dacron sails just because of cost, and I do not want to change head 
sails.  Do you have any recommendations on head sail sizes?
Larry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Santangelo" <andrew_santangelo at mac.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boat Speed


> Larry,
>
> Here are the changes that helped me:
>
> * Wing keel to Fin keel - point at least 5 degs better and improved
> boat speed up and down wind.  Note, changing to fin keel lightens the
> boat too.  This was an immense improvement with no penalty in the end
> on my PHRF rating.  It may be different for your area, however the
> change will be no more than 6 seconds which the fin keel improvement
> far exceeds.
> * Went to UK Gold Sails.  Improved boat speed, but also in reaching
> the boat speed for a given point of sail quicker.
> * You will need an inventory of sails if you want to handle all wind
> conditions.
> * Autoprop - this was also a very good improvement.
> * Hydraulic Backstay adjuster - slight improvement in speed and
> pointing.  I like the precise control I get with the Hydraulic Backstay.
> * Raymarine Chart Plotter/Radar - this may sound corny, but with this
> unit I can track what the other boats are doing nearby (i.e. heading
> AND speed).  I can also track and model currents, wind, etc and
> navigate accordingly.  Yeah I know this is not good for the sailing
> purist, however I do like the intel I get from it.
> * Consider getting low stretch sheets and halyards.  Helps with
> obtaining a stable speed.
>
> Of course without a good crew and learning none of this means anything
> - yikes!  Either way, I did experience notable improvements with all
> these add ons and have won and placed in many races due to all the
> updates.
>
> And yes, we cruise and have lots of fun with that too.  "Dawn Treader"
> goes in the water tomorrow - FINALLY!  First time ever in salt water!
>
> Andrew
> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> #333
>
>
> On Jun 30, 2009, at 12:44 AM, Pam Rizzo wrote:
>
>> 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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