[C320-list] C320 Behavior at Anchor

[Tim Fleming]

Cheap alternative is a tarp cut to size ;) 

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Tim

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On Aug 2, 2013, at 4:34 PM, "John Meyers" <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:

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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