Yes Robert that was 7.3 kts max close hauled SOG on the gps almost unbelievable for a C&C 32. A real nice ride
On Friday, February 12, 2016, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Doug: > > Their is no one or simple answer on when to reef a C&C 33 MKII > .....depends on several factors.....are you racing the boat or just > cruising. Do you do head sail changes or just keep one on the roller > furler? If one on the roller furler, what size is it......150%, 135%, > 100%? Are you an experienced sailor or have you recently entered the > sport? > > Some years back, we raced a C&C 33 MKII extensively.....most of the races > were in wind conditions under 25 knts true.....therefore, many days, > depending on the conditions, we would reduce the size of the headsail > before we reefed the main sail. > > Nevertheless, from memory, the crew would start the discussio about > reefing the main when the true wind reached 18 to 20 knts. If the true > wind held between 18 to 20 knts, we might sail with the #2......if the wind > was above 20 knts true, we would reef and hoist the #3. > > My last sail in the Fall of 2015 with Dwight on my 32, we were in about 16 > knts true and had a full main and 100% and our speed on the GPS was 7.1 to > 7.3 knts to weather......the boat was standing up quite nicely and it was a > comfortable ride. The C&C 33 MK II will sail every bit as good or better. > > Trusting this helps. Most important thing is to have fun. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 -84 > Halifax, N.S. > > > > > On 2016-02-10 9:42 PM, Doug Welch via CnC-List wrote: > > Can't wait for spring to get out on our (new to us) 33-2. Looking for > input on when folks start to reef. > > > Cheers, > Doug > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address:CnC-List@cnc-list.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at:http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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