[C320-list] C320 Behavior at Anchor

[John Meyers]

Just run it on one of the splits.

In fact, I might have a problem this year. I just added a bimini. I'll
figure out something. I may have to stand on the railing to hook it up. Or,
like you run it up the topping lift.

John


On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 2:47 PM, <millers1 at aol.com> wrote:

>
> John,  With a split back stay how do you install the riding sail/steadying
> sail?? I have
> a backstay adjuster which further clutters the issue.   I have used the
> topping lift line
> to the boom end (vice back stay) to install a riding sail.
> Art #680
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thu, Aug 1, 2013 3:07 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320 Behavior at Anchor
>
>
> A riding sail is a surprisingly small triangle sail that is attached to the
> aft stay using the mail halyard.
>
> May I suggest that you go to www.sailrite.com and search for riding sail
> to
> learn about it.
>
> John Meyers
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM, <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
>
> > Sorry for asking a stupid question but what is a riding Sail and how do
> you
> > attach it?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John
> Meyers
> > Sent: August-01-13 2:57 PM
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320 Behavior at Anchor
> >
> > I bought a riding sail from Sailrite  and that eliminated much of the
> > swing,
> > at least in lighter winds than a strong wind. I have not tried it with
> > stronger winds yet.
> >
> > John Meyers
> > Muskegon, MI
> > #406
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > We have 25 feet of chain and never had the rode wrap around the wing
> > > keel.
> > >
> > > She sails considerably at anchor, so we tie a bucket to a pennant off
> > > the transom and it moderates the swing significantly, but still swings
> > > more than I care for in a tight anchorage.
> > >
> > > I plan a modifying part of an old jib into a riding sail for the
> > > backstay.
> > >
> > > Thanks, Chris Burti From: millers1 at aol.com
> > > Sent: 8/1/2013 11:06 AM
> > > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320 Behavior at Anchor
> > >
> > > I have only owned a 320 for a season but there are many factors
> > > involved in responding to your question:  --- fin or wing keel?
> > > --- length of chain used? type anchor, I do not think influences swing
> > > that much??
> > > ---  scope you might set??
> > > I have a wing keel, use 36' of chain and normally try to set a min. of
> > > 7:1 scope.
> > > Highest winds were 25, gusting to 30mph.  moderate sea state.  She
> > > rode well. I didn't consider the swing excessive and seem similar to
> > > other sailboats nearby.
> > > My only problem anchoring, has been to anchor on a windless night and
> > > have the rode take a wrap on the wing with the shift in tide.  I may
> > > need to use a Kellet or similar device???
> > > I would like to expand this thread to also include how people prevent
> > > the rode hang up on the keel (wing??).
> > >
> > > Art,   #680
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Dennis Harris <dharris02 at suddenlink.net>
> > > To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > > Sent: Thu, Aug 1, 2013 9:37 am
> > > Subject: [C320-list] C320 Behavior at Anchor
> > >
> > >
> > >     Just curious as to how the C-320 handles at anchor in a storm.
> > > Does it tend
> > > to sail about a lot or stay relatively calm downwind of the anchor.
> > > If it misbehaves, how do you deal with it?
> > >
> > > Dennis Harris
> > > C-320 #694
> > >
> >
> >
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