[C320-list] Boat Speed

[Pam Rizzo]

Jim,
Thanks for the heads-up on your sails.  I owned Quantum sails on a previous 
Catalina, and they were very good sails.  Can you tell me if yours are 
dacron and what size head sail you chose?
Larry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jimc320 at aol.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:24 AM
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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