----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 10:06
AM
Subject: Re: Sj23 Tech Tips
Dear All:
I concur.. I 've learned a tremendous amount just by the
responses on more than one issue and condition. In addition, I learned
that what I thought was a basic question, really isn't!
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to provide their
respectful and informed opinions. I will never hesitate to ask my
questions with this type of response!
Sincerely,
Maureen Larson
(the powerboat convert who's hooked on sailing!
)
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 8:00
AM
Subject: Re: Sj23 Tech Tips
Man I am impressed with the quality of the
responses on this topic. Just one suggestion from me. Don't forget to raise
the centerboard when docked and before departing if your moorage is
experiencing a minus 1.7 tide! I left the dock with board down two weeks ago
to race in the Shaw Island Classic and promptly went aground as I backed out
with board down! My crew was sent to check and see if board was down and
promptly yanked and broke off the center board pennant. We were a little
late to the start line. From now on my board will be secured up until I am
ready to sail.
This has been a great exchange. I have learned
a lot from it. Thanks. This is just what the SJ23 WebPages were designed to
do. I feel rewarded for all the work I and Bob Schimmel and Hal Mueller do
when I see these great exchanges.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 6:36
AM
Subject: Re: Sj23 Tech Tips
I agree with Mike -
leave the centerboard down. The only time the board
should be up
is when you're beaching; sailboats are not designed to be
operated
without a keel (or centerboard, in this case).
Dan.
