Can anyone tell what is the recommended angle of heel for the CD-33? What is the maximum before reefing? Regardless, I sail her up until when it feels right, but I'm curious to know.
Zeida
CD-33 Bandolera II
Key Biscayne, FL
zcecil@ibm.net
CD-33 angle of heel
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steve
Re: CD-33 angle of heel
20 degree angle of heel is comfortable but once up to 25 or esp. 30 it's good to put in a reef in as the boat will sail on its feet and be a better performer.
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Neil Gordon
Re: CD-33 angle of heel
>>Can anyone tell what is the recommended angle of heel for the CD-33?<<
My experience with the CD28 is that she'd rather sail on her feet. Once I get to 15 degrees or so, more wind and more heel doesn't make her go any faster and just increases the weather helm. I do just as well with a reef in the main, sailing more comfy without a loss of speed.
Regards, Neil
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My experience with the CD28 is that she'd rather sail on her feet. Once I get to 15 degrees or so, more wind and more heel doesn't make her go any faster and just increases the weather helm. I do just as well with a reef in the main, sailing more comfy without a loss of speed.
Regards, Neil
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Cape Dory 28 #167
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