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Post by Tim on Feb 22, 2006 13:14:07 GMT
Some SF 35 related info if anybody is interested....
Firstly, the boat was weighed and measured for it's endorsed IRC certificate two days ago - coming out heavier than the Jeanneau estimate by 100kg.
We've also had coach roof genoa tracks fitted inside the shrouds. Coupled with a new 105% Kevlar No 3 we should be much more competitive upwind as the breeze builds.
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Post by andrewsarratt on Mar 13, 2006 18:30:00 GMT
Tim, I'm interested to see how you get on with your track for the no3 on the coach roof. I race a Sunfast 35 in Dublin. In winds from 12 knots + and were competitive, but any lighter we die. I was recommended to increase my number 1 light to a 150% from 138%. IRC goes to 1.007 from .998. Good to share tips!!Cheers Andrew  |
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Post by Tim on Mar 15, 2006 9:51:24 GMT
Hi Andrew
We're yet to race with our new #3 but our sailmaker is convinced it will be a real bonus when it gets fruity. First race is in a couple of weeks so we can hopefully get an idea then. I'll get some pics when I'm next on board.
The light stuff is an issue for us too, we're using a 140% genoa. We're ok from 10knots but we have to play the shifts hard when it gets like that. And getting most of the crew well forward seems to help - the SF35 has a big arse! We rate 0.999 at the moment but our new rating is pending as we came out heavier at the weighing.
What sort of racing do you do in yours? We do a mixture of round the cans and longer offshore stuff. Our best results have come in the wild offshore downwind sleigh rides when we can really use the delta shape and our magic heavy kite.
T
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Post by andrewsarratt on Mar 15, 2006 20:14:01 GMT
Hi Tim, We have just got our 2006 IRC and it came in at .998. Interesting about the weight!! - I must weigh ours sometime. We Have just finished our winter series which is around the cans. Down wind is where we win too. When others are in trouble we are in total control doing up to 12 knots boat speed in about 17 to 25 knots of wind. Upwind is where we lose out. Upwind speeds are between 5.5 and 6.5 knots in good wind, but if we point to high it drops quickly. We race against First 36.7's, Bavaria 35, X36'S, j109's. We are going to do some short overnight races during the summer and if we get good downwind, we should do well. Can't wait ti hear how you get on with your new no 3 settings. Cheers for now and good sailing Andrew
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Post by Tim on Mar 16, 2006 9:36:19 GMT
That's interesting. We had some real issues upwind but now reckon to get about 7knots upwind if we are fully powered up and there isn't too much chop.
Things we've found to improve upwind:
Boat needs to be seriously upright as it's so wide and flat. Took us a long time to get this right but now sail with up to 10 crew if there's a good breeze - a full rail from shrouds to transom.
Genoa halyard tension is really important too. We did a race with our sailmaker on board and he didn't leave it alone. When we play that a lot and get the backstay right we point quite well. When it's choppy though we have to crack off and sail a little "fat" but that works quite well too.
We race against a big variety. There's a SF37 we reckon to beat and we tend to come pretty close to Sigma 38s, which go very well upwind. Can't live with X332s though.
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Post by MartyB on May 3, 2006 4:34:13 GMT
Nice pics Tim,
Looks to be like what I did on Amoretto last August to fit my 105. I still have some tuning to do, the upper part is curlling outward a bit too much. So need to get that figured out, then she should fly well with that jib. Gets about 3-5 degrees closer upwind than the 135.
If I think about, I could probably get some pics and show what I did vs Tims too, could be a good way to show similar ways to fix a similar problem.
Marty
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