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I was hoping you'd weigh in, Jerry, thanks! I guess I'm satisfied to
know a 17' CAN beat a well-matched C22, even if only under ideal
conditions. That's one heckuva accomplishment. --Craig
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:34
PM
Subject: Catalina 22'
I think a well-sailed, well-tuned Cat 22 is a
touch faster than a 17, except in a real drifter or above about 20 knots of
wind. They're close, tho. We made the tall rigged 17 primarily to
beat the 22's, which it does!
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 4:23
PM
Subject: Catalina 22'
I've asked this before and I'm dying to know. Can an M17 REALLY
outrun a Catalina 22' in a deliberate race? I would guess the Catalina
has a longer waterline, lighter displacement for its waterline and
deeper centerboard. The Catalina also has a racing pedigree.
Could, for instance, Tom VanAtta and Jerry Montgomery in a properly equipped
M17 outrun a race-equipped Catalina 22' skippered by an experienced
racer?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003
2:01 PM
Subject: Boom Bale/Vang for M17
I have a boom vang and I use it a lot when I
race. It keeps the boom from lifting when on a run thus reducing
effective sail area. It isn't necessary to have one on a M17 but I
sometimes use it when recreational sailing (especially when "racing"
Catalina 22s *L*), and I like to have it onboard as an emergency back up
to the main sheet.
John M Edwards
Miss T
M17 #
372
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