I was following with some interest the discussion about heeling, hoping to
understand from other's experience what is the maximum safe heeling angle the
Potter can sail.
I remember in strong wind, with the genoa on and the main not reefed
I was able to pass 40 degrees when close hauled. I didn't feel safe, so I was
keeping the boat in that uncomfortable position just for few seconds, but what
I found interesting is that at 40 degrees there is no water coming in from the
side yet (I was in a water reservoir, so no big waves). Well, may be it wasn't
safe, but it was fun, and the Potter was behaving quite well.
I usually feel pretty safe until the boat reaches 30 degrees, I don't find it
to be really unconfortable, but it is tiring if you sail long enough, because
you have to stay extremely attentive.
There is a topic I would like to ask you a suggestion about, as you can see
from the funny subject of the e-mail.
There is a possibility I will have to move to Europe in the future, and I would
like to take my Potter with me. I asked to some shipping companies and they
pretend more money than I spent to buy my used boat. Does anyone of you know
of a cheap way to ship a Potter oversea (other than to sail it obviously)?
Thanks.
Happy Pottering,
Gaspare Lo Curto
WWP 15 "Il capriccio di Gaspare" well, this is the name my fiance chose for the
boat, we are still arguing about that.