[C320-list] Inbalance port versus starboard tack

[Chris Burti]

When you checked the mast, did you confirm that it is plumb with the deck. An out of plumb mast is the usual culprit. Sometimes the mast base on a production sailboat is a bit off center and if plumb is checked by measuring it to the chainplates, it will be off…you will need to go to the top of the mast and use a plumb line.

Thanks,
Chris Burti
Commitment #867
Farmville, NC

From: Rob Buitendijk
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2018 8:05 AM
To: C320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Inbalance port versus starboard tack

Hi,

When we sail on starboard tack, we cannot go upwind (10-20 degrees
difference) as far as sailing on port tack.
Since we own our boat only since last year, we looked into things above
deck, like the mast, sails, and so on, but nothing helped.

Is anyone familiair with this problem? Has it something to do with weights
of tanks and batteries on one side?

Regards,
Rob Buitendijk
The Netherlands
2003 Catalina 320 #949