Pushed beyond the limit (saily}

[Decrepit_Mariner]

Rather thought someone might take exception.

The boat wasn't being sailed properly. Wasn't the scenario? Overcanvassed with sheets pinned.

Funnily enough, the situation where the Feeling started behaving as described was exactly as in the question - flat water in an offshore breeze. Gust came down off Berry head - not entirely unpredictable perhaps.

However, even when the Feeling was being sailed "properly", if she heeled a lot in a gust, the rudder would lift.

Speak as you find. That's what we found.

Reef very early, or lots of main dumping.




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[Chris_Robb]

the answers on this thread show just how loyal owners are to their boats - we won't hear critisism - as the boats are special to each and every one of us.

I wouldn't personally want to own a badly behaved boat, however in light winds, I sometimes wish I had one!

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[snowleopard]

kelsall cat, 40 ft

f5 get faster
f6 get faster
f7 loads of spray, bow goes through wave, not over
f8 change into brown trousers
f9 windward hull starts to lift, sheet jammers break loose
f10 brew up and ride it out

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[MADFISH]

Hunter Horizon 26 - Would keep rounding up like a crazy horse!
Folkboat - Heel lots, bit of leeway and helm but all ok.
25ft Sportsboat I used to drive - Heel over too much then slide sideways at about 5 Knots!

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[Davy_S]

Yes! I quite agree about the loyal owners. I particularly liked the one liners.
>The tiller under my chin<
Time to reef if going below involves standing in sink or on chart table>
<Standing on outside of hull holding onto Rigging>
<She isnt going well until you can see mullet through the window>

And yes Andy I have to agree about marinas, although its the other way for me, I can enter mine easily its the leaving thats the problem. I end up pushing her out of the berth far easier. But its a small price to pay for a seaworthy boat /forums/images/icons/smile.gif Thanks all for your contributions (very interesting) I

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[Chris_Robb]

David - is the Albin a Van de Stadt design???? that would explain its good behaviour.

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[Davy_S]

Hi Chris.
The Vega was designed by Per Brohall, and built in Kristinehamn Sweeden. The original was made out of Mahogony in 1965 and is still racing. If I have got this wrong Steve Birch who runs the Vega club will shoot me! It used to hold the record for boats under 32ft for crossing the atlantic reaching 13.5 knots on a run.
Regards Dave.

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[bob_tyler]

Invicta 26.

Only had her for 3 months but seems to steer on tramlines with side deck just under. In this situation fine adjustment of main sheet/genoa sheet balances her so well that it is hands off the tiller.

Long keel, transom mounted rudder.

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[extravert]

Dragonfly 920 tri

When true wind increases...

1) Boat goes faster
2) Apparent wind moves forward and increases because of 1)
3) Sheet in because of 2)
4) Go to 1)

I bottle out of this recursive loop at 18 knots. Turning downwind is the quick and easy way out.

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I hope to own a real boat.