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sailorman
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Initially Posted - 07/25/2004 :  00:05:43  Show Profile
After two months of breaking in my new 250WB, I have some observations and comments. I have had "On Eagle's Wing" out about 20 times in winds from "light and variable" to 20 knot plus. I have sailed with a reefed main alone, a reefed main and full jib (110%), a full jib alone(not good), a reefed main and aprox. 30% reefed jib. and a full main alone. I normally trim the boat up with the center board back 20 to 25% and the forward water tank full at 12 gal., one or two total crew aboard. I have wheel steering and a Nisson 9.8hp. My comment is this; I guess I have the third generation rudder or generation X or whatever. I have not seen the problems detailed in the past about loss of control,excessive weather helm, forced rounding up, or excessive heel. I reef at 12 to 15 knots and on several occasions while 250WK"s are doing the "manly thing" of sailing with full sails at 20+ decree heel, I have sailed past them with reefed main, full jib at 10/15 decree heel max. I had thought that after a full keel boat I would not like a WB, but I love it! Am I missing something? I keep waiting for the weather helm to take effect but the only time I have felt a forced rounding up was when the dealer was delivering the boat on the first sail. Of course you do have to turn the wheel, but not much. Second comment: while powering in and out of the slip/marina I find that taking wide angles in relationship to the wind helps to make a more powerful entry to the slip and allows more precise turns. (The motor does have reverse, it is okay to line up and try again). Third comment: it has been two months since I purchased the boat and I have not heard anything from Catalina. Should I contact them and make sure they know I am an owner? I have not recieved anything yet from them. And last: did I mention I love this boat! Ed Schaefer
"On Eagle's Wing" WB/#643
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 07/25/2004 :  18:12:10  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
Every boat has it's own groove...... it sounds like your style is a good match for the boat. Others have had to adjust their MO to match the boat, to varying extent. Most, if not all eventually find the groove and end up appreciating the boat like you do, I cetainly did, although the bigger rudder helped bring the boat closer to the way I like to sail...... As far as manoeuvering under power, I have also found that if you use a big boat approach, it works out just fine. Some people adjust easier than others.

Oscar
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 07/29/2004 :  03:15:26  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
Sounds like you and your vessel will have a long and fullfilling relationship. They grow on you after a while. Especially after you start customizing her. I have pictues of murmaids and tall ships in my cabin to make it a little more homey.

I see from your bio that you had a Columbia. Next month around the 12th I am supposed to deliver a 28 from Ft. Lauderdale to Jax. for a friend who wants to get into sailing.
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