[C320-list] Two Quick Questions

[Charles Martin]

Thanks, Karl.  Good info!  I'll take this to my local club and see how the
modifiers work here on the southern Chesapeake Bay.

Best,
Chip Martin
S/V Bonaventure, 2000 C320 #767
(410) 231-0199
chiprmartin at gmail.com


On Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 11:43 AM Karl Mielenhausen <kmielen at gmail.com>
wrote:

> PHRF ratings are all over the place and (my understanding) determined
> locally.
> That said, mine here on the Neuse River (NC) is 183.
> Base rating is 159. Jib measured at 134.5% (+3), with 3-bladed fixed prop
> (+18), and with a jib furler (+3).
> Even the "modifiers" seem to vary from area to area.
> I never could seem to overcome the drag of the prop, unless the wind was
> blowing over 15!!
>
> Karl
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 11:17 AM Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Shipmates:
> >
> > I have two quick questions:
> >
> > 1.  Anyone have the correct type and part number for replacements for the
> > steaming light and the halogen deck light for the original fixture on
> > a 2000 C320?  (I see Catalina Direct has a replacement fitting that can
> > take LED bulbs.  Is it worth the effort required to remove and replace
> > the old fitting while hanging in a bosun's chair?)
> >
> > 2.  Is there a standard PHRF rating for C320 with the standard genny?  My
> > local sail club (Southern Maryland Sailing Association) says it's
> 150-175.
> >
> > Okay, I guess that was technically three questions.  Any help would be
> very
> > much appreciated.
> >
> > Best,
> > Chip Martin
> > S/V Bonaventure, 2000 C320 #767
> > (410) 231-0199
> > chiprmartin at gmail.com
> >
>