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
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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
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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