[C320-list] #3 Headsail

[Ed Edwards]

We are beginning racers and don't have a lot of experience but we do OK with
a 105% headsail, as a previous power boater I'm still trying to convince
myself that more power isn't always the answer.  The previous owner owned
and raced extensively on numerous boats and claimed that the 105 was his
favorite headsail on the 320.  The boat stayed upright and went like a
freight train.  We run the sheets through the lower jib car in a forward
position, then to the upper lead and then to the clew.

More power is good-right.  I'm on a real expensive learning curve.  Being
new at the game and having a newer shorthanded crew, three weeks ago we
managed to shred a brand new assymetrical spinnaker.  The good thing was
that there were no injuries and everyone stayed dry.  That was even more
exciting than getting a sheet bound in the prop with 25+ knot wind the next
week.

I love this sport, it's to bad that it took so long to discover it.

Ed -  REBOUND  #347

On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 4:29 PM, Chef Adam Weiner
<esquirecatering at rcn.com>wrote:

> Have not raced.
>
> Have used an 80% Sobstad in winds over 25k repeatedly.  Works well with one
> reef in main.
>
> I have (hull 218) cabin top tracks.  Problem is they do not provide a good
> lead to either cabin top winches or to primary winches.
>
> Adam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> momvan at aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:54 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] #3 Headsail
>
> Has anyone racing had success with using a # 3 headsail in winds over 18 K?
> I have the cabin top track......thinking of using a 90% for the best lead.
> Thanks!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Sent: Wed, 13 May 2009 9:15 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Adler Barbour Recharge Help
>
>
>
> You can buy the gauges and freon at any auto parts store and at Sears.
> There
> is a high pressure side and a low pressure side and fittings at the
> compressor. You can probably google instructions, or find them in the
> public library for certain. The compressor will have the labeling for the
> correct kind of refrigerant. One major problem with a leak is that if the
> pressure goes to zero, moister can enter the system and it will not
> function.
>
> On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Joseph A Tamucci
> <jtamucci at comcast.net>wrote:
>
> > Last year I had a refer tech come and recharge my Adler Barbour cold
> > machine
> > for $145.  He didn't detect any leaks in the system and it worked fine
> all
> > year.  This spring I turned on the frig and the compressor works fine but
> > no
> > perking sound in the ice box and it won't cool.  Obviously there's a
> small
> > leak in the system that can't be detected.  I watched the tech and he
> just
> > used a set of hoses with a gauge and used AC refrigerant that I saw at
> Wal
> > Mart.  I don't remember exactly what he did and I don't know where to
> > purchase the hose/gauge setup he had.  I'm sure I can do it myself and
> I'd
> > rather not spend the money on a new machine if I can just recharge once a
> > year.
> >
> >
> >
> > Can anyone provide me with info. on where to by the hose/gauge set and
> also
> > the process used to recharge the system?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > Joe Tamucci Andante #619
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>
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