[Rhodes22-list] Renamed Centerboard Effect

[Hank]

Lee,

My understanding of the centerboard is that it lessens or prevents slidslip
when sailing into the wind.  While your speed through the water may decrease
slightly when dropped, your time over the course will improve because you
will not have to counter the effects fo the slidslip and sail a greater
distance.

Hank

On 10/10/06, KUHN, LELAND <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:
>
> Mary Lou,
>
> Sorry I missed you at the show, but count me in for a mid-winter
> get-together.  Of course I would vote for Kent Island as a location, but
> I'm certainly willing to drive.
>
> Had a great time at the show on Thursday.  All manufacturers, including
> Stan, are good at marketing the positive features of their boats.  After
> wondering around and looking at all of the Rhodes' competitors, I was
> surprised at how many useful features we have on our boats that others
> do not.  Some were prettier and some were cheaper (good qualities for a
> one-night stand), but looks fade and cheap can cost you in the long run.
>
> Elton:  As always it was good to see you.  Did you sell that Catalina
> dealer a Rhodes?
> Stan:  Thanks so much for letting us take out your demo boat.  Pleasant
> surprise.
> Bob & Art:  Couldn't have had a better time.  Sailing conditions were
> near perfect and company was even better.  GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!
> Jay:  Thanks for the centerboard advice.  I tested your pivot-point
> theory on Sunday and it worked.  Gave me better control and took the
> pressure off the tiller while beating it with too much sail and heel.
> I'm still convinced that the centerboard is almost useless except for
> pointing ability.  In light air yesterday on a close reach at 2.1 knots,
> dropping the centerboard slowed me down.  Does the centerboard improve
> speed on any point-of-sail at any speed in any condition?
>
> Lee
> 1986 R22  At Ease
> Crab Alley, (Kent Island, MD)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mary Lou Troy [mailto:mtroy at atlanticbb.net]
> Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:26 PM
> To: Rhodes 22 list
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boatshow & Chesapeake Rhodie alert
>
> We ended up going to the Annapolis show on Sat. and had the great
> pleasure of meeting Art and renewing our acquaintance with Jay. Good
> to have an opportunity to talk to Stan and Elton.
>
> Later on the other side of the show we ran into Don & Jeanne Clarke
> and Jim Harrison from the Middle River area. We had a beer together
> and then later over dinner started talking about a mid-winter
> get-together. We did this several years ago at Schaeffers Canal House
> (now closed) in Chesapeake City.  This is an early heads up to the
> Chesapeake/mid-Atlantic Rhodies. Former & future Rhodies will also be
> welcome.
>
>   We don't have a date yet - thinking January or early February. Nor
> do we have a place. We are open to suggestions. For us in Rock Hall
> and the folks from the Middle River either north (Northeast, Elkton,
> Chesapeake City, Havre de Grace) or south (Kent Island, Annapolis) is
> midway in-between. Schaeffers was great because they had a one-price
> Sunday brunch buffet and space for 16-20 Rhodies where we could watch
> the ice float by on the C&D. If anyone is interested and has any
> suggestions let us know.
>
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22  Fretless
> Swan Creek (Rock Hall, MD)
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