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[Lawrence Morris]

Check the rig settings

I would check the headstay length. It sounds like it may be to short. How is the balance on the boat?  

If you contact  Read Beigel he can give you the specific dimensions and methods for tuning the rig. 

You mention the draft is at 35%, how deep is the draft. This maybe an issue also.  If your head sail has a deep draft. Then I would try to adjust to move the draft back to the 45 % range to try to flatten the entry. 

Also, the number one performance item is:  Clean Bottom!  CLEAN BOTTOM!!!!!!  Scrub the bottom before every race and you will a huge performance difference. Guaranteed!!!

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Larry Morris

On Jan 28, 2012, at 12:45 PM, thomascwcj <thomascwcj at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> I'm practicing to improve my performance in this year's PHRF races. I'd appreciate some advice on sail trim (or anything else) for improving the windward leg. The best I can manage is a tack through 130 degrees, and that doesn't seem right. I normally use a #2 (150%) headsail (roller furling) sheeted in so that all telltales are flying and the sail is 1" off the spreader, when full. The main is trimmed  slightly off center to the leeward side with the top telltale flying. The draft on both sail is at about 35%. The main halyard, boom vang and outhaul are just snug for moderate conditions. Thanks.
>  
> Chuck Thomas
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