O-30 performance

From: ian anderson <iander_at_email.com>
Date: Wed 29 Sep 1999 - 23:00:46 PDT
To: olson30@SailPix.com


Our team could use some help with the performance of our single spreader O-30 racing in a phrf fleet. I've tried everything I've seen in the web page but we just can't seem to sail to our # (99) against J29's and 34's. We are the only O-30 around and therefore don't have the luxury of sailing with a tuning partner.
The J's outpoint us going uphill. Is this common? Should we not worry about height so much and just foot for speed? I've heard of moving the genoa tracks inboard and moving the primaries to the cabin top. Does that work well? What about hoisting problems?

We don't seem to be blazing down wind either, my guesse is that we are too deep, is there a consensus on what is fastes for say 8-12 knots?

Any suggestions from the group especially from single spreader boats will be greatly appreciated. I know this is a lot to ask but we are desperate to get this boat up to speed.

thank you
Ian



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