[C320-list] Knapps Narrows (was Full vs. partial batten mainsails)

[Denny Browne]

Denny Browne
Denny.Browne at me.com
310-408-9591
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> On Jul 7, 2023, at 8:37 AM, Kevin Rooney via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> Re: Knapps Narrows (for Chesapeake Bay sailors) -- this question and the
> comments following it were posted on June 21st on the "Chesapeake Bay
> Sailing" Facebook group:
> 
> "Knapps Narrows. Anyone been through recently? Any markers or shoaling to
> avoid?"
> 
> "Went through Knapps last weekend with no problems. We draw 6' and didn't
> see anything below 7.6. New G daymark on the Bay side replaced the old R
> daymark near Tilghman Island marina to keep you in deep water. Shout out to
> Capt Adam from TowBoatUS who shared with us his local knowledge about new
> nav aids."
> 
> From "TowBoatUS Kent Narrows & Knapps Narrows": "Give our Captain a call!
> 410-745-3000. Capt. Adam transits there frequently and is happy to give
> local knowledge."
> 
> "I went through last week. They have changed old red 4 to green 5a and
> there is a new floating red nun. Didn't see anything less than 7.3"
> 
> "TowBoatUS Kent Narrows & Knapps Narrows should have local knowledge here.
> My understanding is there is significant shoaling to the north side of the
> channel transiting from the Bay side."
> 
> "We draw 5' and had no trouble going through 10 days ago. Only trouble spot
> is the west side where there was a temporary new red buoy mark to honor
> instead of the old daymark piling. When in doubt, veer south!"
> 
> -----
> 
> Kevin Rooney
> S/V Cecilia Ann
> Shipwright Harbor Marina
> Deale, MD
> 
>> On Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 8:52 AM surprise thompson87.com via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Troy, so you made it through Knapps Narrows?  My last few tries were
>> disasters and I’ve stopped trying.  Severe shoaling on the west entrance is
>> the issue.
>> 
>> Scott
>> 
>>> On Jul 6, 2023, at 9:00 PM, Troy Dunn via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> We have an Elvstrom full batten loose footed main.   The sail was made
>> in
>>> Denmark using a high quality Challenger Dacron Sailcloth.   I want to say
>>> it was roughly $2000 five years ago, but I’d have to go sort through my
>>> records to get an exact price.  Dacron is not all created equal, we
>>> purchased the specific cloth based on our cruising needs, so that’s
>>> something important to consider. That price included a local sailmaker
>>> coming to the boat measuring for the sail, etc,  as well as some
>> finishing
>>> touches that were done here stateside and then coming back to the boat to
>>> install the sails etc.    We purchased a Genoa, stack pack and new canvas
>>> all at the same time so I don’t know if the price reflects any sort of
>>> discounts.   We love the stack pack and would never go back to a
>> Dutchman.
>>> We are not racers and I could see how the stack pack might be an
>>> annoyance for folks that race a lot.  The joy of knowing we can turn head
>>> to wind, pop the halyard clutch and have the sail "managed" in less than
>> 30
>>> seconds is really nice when you have a storm heading your way fast.
>> We've
>>> had quite a few opportunities the last couple weeks on the Chesapeake to
>>> use that feature….it’s been quite a couple of weeks for summer light
>> shows
>>> and impromptu ground tackle testing.   A really nasty squall blew through
>>> Tilghman Island Monday night about 4 hours after we went through the cut.
>>> Gusts of 85 mph were recorded and some boats that were hauled out for
>> work
>>> were knocked off their stands.
>>> 
>>> Troy Dunn
>>> Hull #514
>>