We raced a 115 against a J109 for several years. We were rated 63 and the 109 rated 66. Usually we were ahead of the 109. 63 was a fair rating
The 115 goes upwind really well. It especially loves weight on the rail. The gear is in some cases a bit undersized. Main can be a bit tricky as the sheet is 2:1 and runs to winches on the coaming. Downwind to upwind adjustment has a lot of sheet to bring in quickly and is sometimes a two person job. When very windy with lots of crew we would often have one person on traveler and a second on sheet. All trim controls for main other than traveler requires cabintop winch use. Outhaul, vang, Cunningham, etc ... backstay is hydraulic and located on the front side of binnacle. With #1 outhaulers are necessary to get optimal sail trim. The 115 is a great boat. Koobalibra just left Halifax on Monday and will now be located in California. We miss that boat! Mike Main Trimmer (former) Koobalibra C&C 115 #59 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Peterson via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 11:48 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jim Peterson Subject: Stus-List C&C 115 Racing Question Hi everyone, I'm a new poster. I've been lurking for about 6 months and really appreciate the group's comradery and support of each other. I do not own a sailboat yet, although I've been lusting after the C&C 115 for the last 8 years. It seems to have the perfect blend of racing bones and cruising comfort for deployment in Northern Michigan, principally on Lake Michigan. The one question I have is with the 115's PHRF rating. While its national ratings vary from 51 to 85, on Lake Michigan, 66 looks like its rating. I just wondered from those that have raced the 115, does that rating seem fair? Just comparing it to other possibilities is the J/109 which rates at 69. Does the 115 really beat the J/109 on unadjusted time? How do 115 racers feel about their PHRF rating? Jim Peterson Currently living in Wellesley, MA and racing on OPB's off Marblehead, MA Anxious to move to Harbor Springs, MI in the next few years
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