Theoretical hull speed of a C&C 30 is 6.7 knots (based on 25’ water line). How are you hitting 7.6-8? Foils? Dave
Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On May 18, 2017, at 2:29 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Congratulations Randy! Now enjoy the snowstorm! > Chuck Gilchrest > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 18, 2017, at 12:21 PM, RANDY via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > >> It was a good night for a C&C 30 MK I on Chatfield Reservoir last night - >> blowing 20mph. My competition was depowering, but I flew my 150 :) >> Grenadine did round up once on the way to the windward mark, but other than >> that the amount of weather helm was about right - tiller about five degrees >> above centerline. Managed to get a rail in the water for the first time and >> don't know why - I've sailed in stronger wind with the same amount of sail - >> must've had more rail meat those times. >> >> Anyway, Grenadine was second across the starting line. Only tacked once, >> and overtook the leader, before rounding the windward mark. Had the thrill >> of leading the fleet from there, and took line honors. Beat the next boat, >> a Cal 22, by 73 seconds in a 30-minute race, but he has a gift PHRF of 246 >> and should correct over me by a few seconds. >> >> Saw 8 knots on the knotmeter but don't trust its calibration and didn't >> verify with GPS. However I hit 7.6 knots on GPS last year with a fixed >> 2-blade prop. I think she can break 8 knots with her new folding prop; I >> can tell she's faster. >> >> Offseason projects paying off; wanted to share the joy. >> >> Cheers, >> Randy Stafford >> S/V Grenadine >> C&C 30-1 #7 >> Ken Caryl, CO >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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