[C320-list] Boat Speed

[Pam Rizzo]

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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