[C320-list] How soon after launch?

[Charles r Martin]

I agree with John.  I only want to verify the new packing in the packing gland is tight enough and verify all through hulls are holding up.  Then it’s sea trial time with an overnight to a local gunk hole spot.

Best,
Chip Martin
S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767
(410) 231-0199
chiprmartin at gmail.com

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> On Apr 28, 2021, at 6:30 PM, John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> Never heard of such a thing. I sail as soon as she’s in the water. The boat hull will not take a set unless you really crank it crooked. Anyhow the hulls are flexible and will assume it’s designed form in the water!
> Regards
> JohnM
> 1999#574
> 
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>> On Apr 28, 2021, at 3:46 PM, Christian <ccaper at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I'm in Chicago, and sit on the hard about 7 months (out in early Oct, in
>> in mid May).  My yard drops is in water day before, and then I sail about 4
>> hours to my harbor.  I've never been told they splash us the day before for
>> hull to adjust.  I think they splash us at least a day early to ensure no
>> through hulls sprout leaks.
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 2:10 PM Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> FWIW, I've never heard of a need to wait, nor can I imagine one. True, they
>>> revert to their former shape when launced, but they flex to various degrees
>>> depending on the wind and the waves while under sail anyway.
>>> 
>>> Fair Winds,
>>> Chris Burti
>>> Commitment #867
>>> Farmville, NC
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 2:37 PM B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Curious how long after your 320 is launched before you take it out for a
>>>> sail?
>>>> 
>>>> While being on a cradle for the winter our nav station lid doesn't close
>>> so
>>>> there is some settling involved.
>>>> 
>>>> But once back in the water the nav station will close again.
>>>> 
>>>> I've heard a wait of  anything from 24 hours to 4 days.  What is the
>>>> recommendation?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Bruce Stumpp
>>>> 
>>>> #647, Adventure
>>>> 
>>>> Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
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