He had to roll it up to keep it from flapping around in
the headwind created by the iron jenny. That is obvious.

There was not enough wind to make it necessary to keep
it halfway rolled up in a race with a J-24. I know how
fast J-24s are. I race them all the time up on Biscayne
Bay were there are some of the world's largest fleets
of them. I beat them all the time. They simply are slower
than my boat in all but very light winds.


"Oz1" wrote in message ...
On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 18:07:54 -0400, "Simple Simon"
wrote:

I love the disappearing jib you have there, Booby.

I bet that old iron jenny was revved up to max rpms
to catch up on and pass that J-24. I don't have to
resort to using a motor to overtake and pass them.

I do it all the time under sail alone. You should try it
sometime - being under sail, that is.


Ohhh Cappy now you're just showing how green you really are!
Bubbles is reaching down onto the J which is close hauled and badly
trimmed, overlaoded and dragging an outboard.
The genoa is there just partially rolled...must have been blowing a
gale eh?



Oz1...of the 3 twins.
I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Ohhh Cappy now you're just showing how green you really are!
Bubbles is reaching down onto the J which is close hauled and badly
trimmed, overlaoded and dragging an outboard.
The genoa is there just partially rolled...must have been blowing a
gale eh?

Ozzy...you've got a sailors eye!
The genoa is rolled down quite a bit. It was really strange, but maybe typical
for the harbor. The wind would almost die, then pick up to 20 knots, then die
again, all minutes apart. The J kept rounding up, dumping his main, and was
overpowered. We ran into another J that was properly reefed. We passed him, but
not as quickly.
The Coronado 27 wouldn't pass ANY J24.
Neal must be banging his head against the bucket right about now!

RB

I bet that old iron jenny was revved up to max rpms
to catch up on and pass that J-24.

More ignorance on parade!
The C&C 32 would never catch the J24 with the motor on...it's impossible with
the folding prop. Best speed is 6 knots or so.
On a reach we average 7.5 to catch the J. Later we met another pair of J24s
(Omega on the sail) that were better handled. It took more effort to pass them
as they were trimming and working at it.
Let's see a Coronado 27 do that!

Bwahahahahaha! Poor Neal!!!

RB

Same tack as they is only fair. I don't cheat like

How sad!!!! Is this the best you have??
I guess it is.
And I'm TOWING a BIG dinghy, Neal!!!!

RB

Do you think my dinghy flies?


"CANDChelp" wrote in message ...
Same tack as they is only fair. I don't cheat like

How sad!!!! Is this the best you have??
I guess it is.
And I'm TOWING a BIG dinghy, Neal!!!!

RB

Nonsense - there's no reason why a folding prop shouldn't push you to hull speed. In
fact, one reason for a folder is that you don't have to sacrifice prop size to prevent
drag. Further, unless it is very mismatched, it should allow you to go faster with sail
and engine than engine alone (up to a point). I normally power at 7 knots , but I often
motorsail at 8-9 knots.

Is it possible those boats with "omegas" on the sail were Solings? Either way, you should
be faster then a Soling or J24 in many conditions. And why would you brag about being
faster than a C&C 27?

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
I bet that old iron jenny was revved up to max rpms
to catch up on and pass that J-24.

More ignorance on parade!
The C&C 32 would never catch the J24 with the motor on...it's impossible with
the folding prop. Best speed is 6 knots or so.
On a reach we average 7.5 to catch the J. Later we met another pair of J24s
(Omega on the sail) that were better handled. It took more effort to pass them
as they were trimming and working at it.
Let's see a Coronado 27 do that!

Bwahahahahaha! Poor Neal!!!

RB

Nonsense - there's no reason why a folding prop shouldn't push you to hull
speed. In
fact, one reason for a folder is that you don'

Jeff, speed for the 32 under power is listed as 6 knots. I can make a bit
better in calm water. With a three blade fixed she'll make hull speed at far
lower RPMs.
My buddy's J-30 could easily make 7 knots with a fixed blade. Now he tends to
make 5 with a fold unless he pushes it.

RB

Is it possible those boats with "omegas" on the sail were Solings? Either way,
you should
be faster then a Soling or J24 in many conditions. And why would you brag
about being
faster than a C&C 27?

They were J24s. The Omega symbol was on the hull and sails, taped/painted on.
Some kind of club. We also saw J24s that said Newport Sailing Club.
I'm bragging because Neal's boat CAN'T pass a J24 or C&C 27.

RB

Wow! You spent 16000 times what Neal's boat is worth and you're bragging that it a little
be faster. Good one, Boobie!


"CANDChelp" wrote in message
...
Is it possible those boats with "omegas" on the sail were Solings? Either way,
you should
be faster then a Soling or J24 in many conditions. And why would you brag
about being
faster than a C&C 27?

They were J24s. The Omega symbol was on the hull and sails, taped/painted on.
Some kind of club. We also saw J24s that said Newport Sailing Club.
I'm bragging because Neal's boat CAN'T pass a J24 or C&C 27.

RB

He had to roll it up to keep it from flapping around in
the headwind created by the iron jenny. That is obvious.

I think you better look at the pics again, dummy! Follow the jib sheet. The
sail is visible, though washed out against the sky.
Sorry!!!!

Bwahahahaha!

RB