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