[C38] Boat Speed

[D. R. Strong]

Paul: 
    Fast with sailboats is relative. The C38 is lots faster than the 
C34, which means that in a mile and decent wind, the C38 can go about 50 
yds farther than a C34. I am sceptical of the claim for any 38' cruising 
monohull of "8-9 knots consistently in moderate winds." Discreet Charm, 
C38 #50, will do 7.5 to windward (GPS) in 18-20 knts wind, no currents, 
under a 110% jib. Same wind on a beam reach gives 8 to 9 kts, on a good 
day. We have clocked 15 kts downwind in 25 kts wind with our asymm 
spinnaker.  These were white knuckle experiences, crazy, and scary; we 
aren't racing people. Spinnaker on a pole with several skilled crew 
would probably do better.
    Listen to the racers for max speeds.
Regards, Don

PAUL NOTTE wrote:
> Perhaps Kerry of littlebreeze will send you some picts of his cat 38 
> in moderate wind .. How bout it Kerry?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: w humphrey <hump5776 at yahoo.com>
> Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009 6:12 am
> Subject: [C38] Boat Speed
> To: listserve at catalina38.org
>
> > Hello, I am a new user of the listserver and an owner of a 34
> > Catalina. I have heard that the 38 is a fast boat and there may
> > be a possibility that I may purchase one in the near future. My
> > question is: how fast do these boats sail normally. Do owners
> > really see 8-9knts consistently in moderate winds. I am in the
> > great lakes and see 5-6.5 boat speed as an average with winds 10-
> > 20 and sometimes 7 or a bit more in 20+. The reason I am
> > considering a 38 is for more speed so any realistic real
> > world experience would be appreciated, including performance in
> > lighter winds.
> > Thanks, Bill 
> >
> >
> >      
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Donald R. Strong
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University of California Davis
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