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lcharlot
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Initially Posted - 03/13/2005 : 15:02:59

I had Friday off, and seeing as how Northern California is experiencing a week of near-record high temps (for March), I decided that a day on the water would be the best investment of my time. Mid-afternoon conditions at Folsom Lake: 75ºF, clear, wind SW at 4 mph. Lake elevation 434' (32' below full pond), water temp 58ºF. A surprising number of waterskiers and jet skis out, considering the water is still pretty cold. Got the boat launched at 10:00 and headed over to my favorite quiet cove to eat lunch and finish a few boat chores, including the first rig-up of my new Ullman 135 genny, which is prominently featured in the photos accompanying this post. I ordered this sail in March of last year, but it didn't arrive until mid-August, a month after Folsom Lake Marina had closed due to low water level, so I never got to use it at all last year

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Yesterday was one of those light-air days that really demonstrate the difference between the Standard and Tall rig on the Catalina 25 and 250. The wind speed at times was what I would call "barely perceptable" 2~3 mph on my handheld wind meter, yet I was able to get 2 kts out of the boat on a close reach, according to the GPS track! My old C-25, #1205SK/SR, would not respond at all to winds under about 4 mph, and it took an 8 mph breeze to get 5 knots out of her. Quiet Time II (#5857 WK/TR) now has two new sails - the main is also an Ullman, full batten and loose foot - and it looks like she will give me a fun ride even on the typical Folsom Lake light-air summer days.

Anyway, it was an auspicious start to the sailing season, and a wonderful day to be out of doors. I can't wait for the semester to end in May so I will have the weekends free and not burdened with school homework! I plan on getting in at least two weekends a month on the boat, to make up for the disasterous short season we had last year!

Spring is finally here! the grass is coming up emerald green and wildflowers and trees are blooming.

Sunset, view west looking towards Folsom Dam from the east side of the marina basin

Larry Charlot
Catalina 25WK/TR Mk. IV #5857 "Quiet Time"
Folsom Lake, CA

"You might get there faster in a powerboat, but in a sailboat, you're already there"

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 03/13/2005 : 17:43:16

Nice one Larry,
I too have an Ullman 135 headsail. I like it a lot. I discovered last year in a 20 knot wind I could roll it up except for about 3 or 4 turns and it worked like a small storm jib. Helped balance out the boat, and gave me another half knot.
My Ullman main should be here by the end of the month.

Thanks for the pics, I worked on my boat today in the driveway.

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 03/13/2005 : 18:08:32

Nice photos Larry!

It looks like Folsom could have a lot of shallow areas.
Guess you must have to keep a close watch on you depthfinder.

I got new 150 from Ullman back in January and have used it 3 or 4 times and love it. Its amazing how little wind it takes to get 'er goin'. The only drawback is I want to fold it up after every use to keep it as fresh and new as long as possible and it takes a whole lot of dock space to do that. But its worth it.
I also received my new 110 back in the middle of February but I haven't used it yet cause I like the 150 so much.
It's just nice to have 3 headsails (60% storm jib) to choose from again.
Next on the list is a new asym since mine has seen better days.
Then I'll have nothing but new sails in my inventory!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/13/2005 : 18:42:39

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Charlie Vick
 The only drawback is I want to fold it up after every use to keep it as fresh and new as long as possible and it takes a whole lot of dock space to do that. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Wonderful Larry.

Charlie,
I have always flaked my sail on the forestay. With a 150 I do it between the mast and shrouds. It putsd the hanks all together so you can hank it back on very easily. You just flake every fold to the same side. A couple of tugs as you flake and then fold and it is neat as can be and done single handed.

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 03/13/2005 : 21:26:53

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Charlie Vick
 The only drawback is I want to fold it up after every use to keep it as fresh and new as long as possible and it takes a whole lot of dock space to do that. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Wonderful Larry.

Charlie,
I have always flaked my sail on the forestay. With a 150 I do it between the mast and shrouds. It putsd the hanks all together so you can hank it back on very easily. You just flake every fold to the same side. A couple of tugs as you flake and then fold and it is neat as can be and done single handed.
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Great idea Frank!
Hank on 150's can be a handful and that sounds like an easy way to keep it under control, especially singlehanding.
I'll try that the next time I'm out.

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 03/14/2005 : 08:10:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Charlie Vick
 
It looks like Folsom could have a lot of shallow areas.
Guess you must have to keep a close watch on you depthfinder.
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When the water level is above 420', the lake is pretty much open water everywhere. Below 415', you have to be more careful as there are islands and shoals that start to break the surface, and below 400', some of these appear even way out in the middle of the lake. In a sailboat, which is only moving at 4 or 5 knots, it's easy to avoid these shoals as they are marked by hazard buoys. Powerboaters who are not paying close enough attention to their driving, and zooming along at high speeds when the water is low, tend to generate a lot of business to the local propeller repair shops

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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 03/14/2005 : 11:43:10

Great pics, Larry.

From the amount of heel and the lack of waves, I can see what you mean about how the tall rig handles in light air.

When there is enough air to heel Hey Jude in SF Bay there is generally accompanying waves and chop.

I have yet to get out this month.

Jim Williams
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