[C320-list] Wing vs deep keel

[Chris Burti]

I agree...most of the published ratings lists that have enough detail show a
5-10 second difference between WK and FK.

On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:25 PM, <windswept at stx.rr.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
>
>


-- 
Chris Burti Farmville, NC