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cch
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Initially Posted - 03/16/2004 : 15:14:55

Even though we have had Moonglade in the water a few months after our swing to wing conversion it was only last Saturday we finally had the chance to put her through her paces.

Some friends invited us to meet them at Shell Island (about 8 miles from our dock) We finally had a firm destination and 15 to 18 knot winds. Our destination was upwind so we had to beat the entire way. Other boats were headed where we were and on similar courses. Upon studying the other boats I found we were able to point as high as any of the other boats and really hold our own. Even though we were carrying full sail we were not heeled as far as some of the other boats. Unfortunatley I don't really know what the other boats were,(didn't really think about it until later) but all were fairly similar to ours. Hard to say for sure but I feel if we had been sailing our old swing we would have had the jib furled at least a bit under these conditions.

After some light air sailing I had some concerns over the wing keel's pointing ability. Now that we have sailed her with more wind I wouldn't go back to the swing for anything. The boat felt faster, more stable, quiet (no cable hum) all with a bone dry bilge.

I couldn't be happier!!!

Chris Hunsicker
Panama City FL
Moonglade
80 C25 #2126 sr/now wk

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Ben
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Response Posted - 03/16/2004 : 15:46:57

Great to hear, Chris. I look forward to taking Adventurous out for her first time, hopefully in a few weeks.

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 03/16/2004 : 19:22:34

Glad to hear your investment has paid off in more ways than one. Have a great season .

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Response Posted - 03/16/2004 : 20:52:31

Congratulations, Chris (and Ben)! The first time I saw a C-25 WK up on stands in a boatyard, my reaction was, "Ya, that'll work! That'll work well!" Not much draft, but lots of bite, especially when heeling--and lots of mass down at the bottom. It's great when you place that big bet and win big!

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 03/17/2004 : 10:19:28

I've never raced <i>osmepneo</i> but I've felt on the races that take place just because there are two boats that she does point well. We'll see if (when) the ^*%%() snow melts and the hard water goes soft. And the boat is ready for launch.

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