[C320-list] Down Wind Speed Tips

[Rick Evans]

Thanks Jeff,

I have the polar chart but for some reason I go brain dead down wind and
don't think to look at them LMAO.

I will take a look to figure out what I can expect and maybe choose a
different angle.

Thanks
Rick 724

On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 3:36 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> Check out the polars for the c320 and use that to help figure out when
> you're better tacking and such. They're on the website.
>
> http://www.tinyurl.com/c320polarguide
> http://www.tinyurl.com/c320polars
>
> -jeff
>
>
> Rick Evans <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> - Folding prop is on the list but it will also lower my PRHF rating and
> I'm unsure if its work the penalty
>
>
>
> - Clean Bottom - I have VC Ocean that I personally wet sanded and the
> bottom is cleaned every week the day of the race :). And there was one week
> he missed cleaning and the difference was immense.
>
>
>
> - Back Stay - I did not fix my back stay adjuster yet although I have it.
> I do know and have read the Chuck Yeager tunning guide and I think
> loosening
> the head stay may help. I have the parts its my next project.
>
>
>
>
> - Spinaker - Yes I figured she would go nicely with one. But it would
> also put me in a class with other spinaker boats. Is she a fast spinaker
> boat? Also to fully rig her with a spin and all hardware and running gear
> that is an investment I am not ready for.
>
>
> I think for now I am going to take an old SALT's advice from the club and
> down wind take an angle and jibe back and forth.
>
> Thanks for the advice.
> Rick 724
>
> On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Karl Krueger
> <smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
> > Rick:
> >
> > It appears that you are doing all the right things.
> >
> > My suggestion, clean bottom! I have mine cleaned by a diver several times
> > a
> > summer. This makes a huge difference. In light air make certain the
> > backstay is loose.
> >
> > Curious what others think.
> >
> > Karl Krueger
> > Kindred Spirit #282, Milwaukee WI
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM, Rick Evans
> > <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> > > I race my 320 in club races have new race sails and do rather well. I
> > have
> > > a
> > > deep keel and she is a rocket upwind up to a beam reach. Running of any
> > > kind
> > > she is a pig. Does anyone have any suggestions or had any luck with
> > getting
> > > her to run down wind faster?
> > >
> > > Before you answer I do and know the following:
> > > Its Wednesday nights on the Western LI sound so winds are usually light
> > > under 10 knots
> > >
> > >
> > > - I let all main sail controls lose; outhall, vang, even let the
> > halyard
> > > down a an inch. Then we trim up from there.
> > > - The jib cars are forward and we pole out if the angle calls for it.
> > > - I get weight forward, but not so far forward that the bow dives.
> > >
> > > Any tips anyone could add to these would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Rick
> > > 724
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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> > Phone - 414-322-6541
> > Fax - 414-327-6870
> >
>
>
>
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