Re: p19

JBlumhorst@aol.com
Thu, 29 Jul 1999 11:11:08 EDT


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In a message dated 7/29/99 8:03:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
72602.3066@compuserve.com writes:

> Do any of you have an opinion on what is the optimum degree of heel for a
> P-19 considering both performance and comfort? I take my wife and daughter
> out a lot and they're new to sailing. Heeling the boat makes them a touch
> edgy. I'd like to know a reasonable compromise between my
> hell-bent-for-leather approach and their can-we-keep-the-boat-from-tipping
> attitude.
>
> If I tell them I asked all of you, they will be more accepting of my answer
> on the degree of heel.
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> Thanks!
>
> Bruce
>
Hi Bruce,

The P19 sails fastest and with the least weatherhelm at about 12-15 degrees
of heel. That matches the "dead rise" angle of her flat bottom panels. You
don't need or want any more than that. Trim your sails to keep her there.

Best,
Judy B
WWP-19 #266 "Redwing"
SF Bay, CA