[C320-list] Wing vs deep keel

[windswept at stx.rr.com]

Sounds like more of a problem with your PHRF handicap committee.  The fixed ves folding prop issue proves they don't properly take these differences into account.

Wing versus fin keels normally have different handicaps as this is a key difference in determining perormance.

Larry
---- Andrew Santangelo <andrew_santangelo at mac.com> wrote: 
> Larry,
> 
> Actually there is little or no change wing vs. fin on the PHRF rating.
> 
> My boat started at a PHRF of 156 with the wing keel.  When I went to  
> the Fin keel I was initially dropped to 150, but in a couple of months  
> I was bumped back to 156.  My understanding is the most areas have  
> handicapped fin and wing keel boats the same or maybe a couple of  
> seconds per mile for the wing.  Be able to point 5 deg better with a  
> fin keel makes up for this negligible time difference if any is  
> added.  So when I went to the fin keel I help my cause with penalizing  
> my vessel.
> 
> Also it is interesting to note you penalize yourself if you use a  
> fixed blade prop vs. folding/feathering prop.  PHRF did not change my  
> handicap when I went to an Autoprop, however I was clearly sailing a  
> faster with it.
> 
> Best Regards,
> Andrew
> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> #333
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mar 11, 2009, at 5:08 PM, windswept at stx.rr.com wrote:
> 
> > Heads up the fin may be faster, but if you race under PHRF or  
> > another handicap system the rating should be higher for the wing  
> > which in theory should compensate for the difference.
> >
> > Larry
>