On the contrary. It is indicative of the fact that I have sailed in
company with many a cruising boat and it turned out I am
faster than all but a few. This is a result of my being a better
sailor and having my boat maximized for efficiency and speed.

I know the value of such things as a clean, smooth and faired
bottom. I know the necessity of an efficient, balanced spade
rudder and fin keel. I know how to trim the hull by proper weight
placement for maximum speed through the water. I know what
sail to bend on under a variety of conditions. I know how to
trim sails for maximum efficiency. I realize that a boat is slowed
down terribly by dragging a fixed prop in an aperture which is
cut into a high-wetted surface full keel. I know all about tip
vortex action on sails and how they produce unacceptable
drag. I know how to minimize said little tornadoes. I realize
the stupidity of hanging anchors on long bowsprits.

Your boat doesn't have a chance against mine until and unless
you have enough wind to reach your hull speed (probably about
twenty knots with all the drag you have) which is the only thing
about your boat that betters mine and even this only betters
mine by less than half a knot.


"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ...

"Simple Simon" wrote in message

| I can beat a Westsail 32 any day and your heavy full-keeler is
| slower than the average Westsail 32 by a significant amount.

Your ability to be in error is only surpassed by your inability to relate to
any vessel other than your own. It's a classic indicator of limited exposure
to a wide variety of sailboats.

CM