[C320-list] Broach / turtle

[Arthur Miller]

Good question to ask Catalina. Assume boat is rigged for heavy weather (hatches, ports and companionway  closed).  What is righting moment with sails up vs stowed?
Art.  #680

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> On Jul 29, 2014, at 10:36 AM, <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
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> I was at a round table discussion with a few sea dogs on Friday night. The
> topic of broach and turtle came up. This is my second season and I was
> wondering if anyone has had this experience.
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> I have a 1997 with a wind keel hull 424.
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> Has anyone ever capsized and how long did it take for the  Catalina to right
> itself? The sea dogs said it would not right itself and requires another
> wave to right itself. It would most likely flood itself before righting
> itself as well. 
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> Has anyone ever broached what was their experience.
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> Ted - hull 424
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