Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
03-22-2013
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Replies: 24
Views: 927
Re: Lowering a hank on jib
On my C&C 36 I have the lifelines on the bow webbed. I lower my hank on sails by heading down wind, letting the main blanket the headsail, trim the sail tight so the clew is near the middle of the...
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Forum: Learning to Sail
12-14-2012
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,259
Re: how high well does my boat point?
In my experience, you can change the sails and rigging all you want, but pointing is going to come down to the keel configuration. A quick look at the specs on sailboatdata.com tells me that this...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
12-11-2012
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,450
Re: C&c 36
I had an '81 on Lake Superior. It was a great boat, especially in light air. With a reefed main and a #4 up, I could sail in 35knts no problem. The only problem with the boat, other than the...
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Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum
11-02-2012
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,456
Re: Sailing Singled Handed & No Watch at Achor
I single hand a lot and the best thing I have learned is to not run jack lines down the outside of the boat like everyone tells you to do. At the beam you will be able to lift the jack line 3 feet...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
11-02-2012
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,770
Re: 1984 c&c 35-3
You will also want to watch for damage from mast pumping. This is a known problem in this model as well as my 36. It is most noticable at the dock with the wind abeam. You will also want to check...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
10-25-2012
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,676
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
10-17-2012
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,148
Re: Reduction in anchor scope with chain use
Dale,
The instructor seems to have failed to understand one of the main reasons why anchors drag. The bow rising in waves or chop lifts the anchor out of the bottom and dislodges it. You use the...
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
01-09-2012
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Replies: 2
Views: 772
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