Do any Hunter 19 owners know how much you can safely heel the boat without tipping it on its side This is my first season
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Bob Reany
Clinometers
Have you considered getting a clinometer? It is a good tool to use as you learn the boat. From what I have been told, it never makes sense to go beyond 10 degrees, as the length of the boat at the waterline is optimal at that point. Even if you like the feel of pushing the boat beyond that, you should consider using a clinometer as a point of reference so you know when to back off as you gain experience with this model.
Have you considered getting a clinometer? It is a good tool to use as you learn the boat. From what I have been told, it never makes sense to go beyond 10 degrees, as the length of the boat at the waterline is optimal at that point. Even if you like the feel of pushing the boat beyond that, you should consider using a clinometer as a point of reference so you know when to back off as you gain experience with this model.
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Norman Maguire
same question
I have the same question. Last weekend was my first time out after purchasing the boat over the winter. I think I had it heeled more that 10 degrees. I have read a couple of accounts in the archives of someone going 30 degrees. Not sure if that was a guess or not.
I have the same question. Last weekend was my first time out after purchasing the boat over the winter. I think I had it heeled more that 10 degrees. I have read a couple of accounts in the archives of someone going 30 degrees. Not sure if that was a guess or not.
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Brigg Franklin
Let comfort be your guide
When you or a member of your crew gets uncomfortable, you've gone far enough. As you gain more expeience with sailing and your boat you will be comfortable with more sail and more heal. When you find yourself asking "should I reef?" the answer is always "yes". For best performance you want the sails as high in the air stream as possible. So, the more heel the less speed. It can be very thrilling to bury the toe rail but be sure you aren't scarring your crew into mutiny.
When you or a member of your crew gets uncomfortable, you've gone far enough. As you gain more expeience with sailing and your boat you will be comfortable with more sail and more heal. When you find yourself asking "should I reef?" the answer is always "yes". For best performance you want the sails as high in the air stream as possible. So, the more heel the less speed. It can be very thrilling to bury the toe rail but be sure you aren't scarring your crew into mutiny.
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crazy dave
no more than 15 degree heel
I often have sailed that rascal and no more than 15 degree heel or you are fighting the boat and loosing performanc. It is called experience from an old salty sea dog/ crazy dave condon
I often have sailed that rascal and no more than 15 degree heel or you are fighting the boat and loosing performanc. It is called experience from an old salty sea dog/ crazy dave condon
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Norm Maguire
That helps
Thanks for the final word, Dave. From what I have read here on the Forum in the past six months, your word is law. We all try to sail as flat as possible, but knowing what is a safe maximum is very comforting(and will keep the dogs on board as well!)
Thanks for the final word, Dave. From what I have read here on the Forum in the past six months, your word is law. We all try to sail as flat as possible, but knowing what is a safe maximum is very comforting(and will keep the dogs on board as well!)
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David
Archives should have some good information
Back when we purchased our '22 we had the same question. Crazy Dave's right, no need to heel more than 15 degrees; but it sounds like you want to know when the boat's going to take a dive, right? The good folks on here assured me I probably wouldn't be out in conditions that could ever flip my boat over. And you know what, they were right. The few times I've been hit with a gust the boat rounds right up into the wind. It's an odd sensation if all you've sailed are day sailors that can tip over, but you just have to trust it. So, sail her flat, but read some of the good info in the archives on heeling. It sure helped me! David "sea monkeys"
Back when we purchased our '22 we had the same question. Crazy Dave's right, no need to heel more than 15 degrees; but it sounds like you want to know when the boat's going to take a dive, right? The good folks on here assured me I probably wouldn't be out in conditions that could ever flip my boat over. And you know what, they were right. The few times I've been hit with a gust the boat rounds right up into the wind. It's an odd sensation if all you've sailed are day sailors that can tip over, but you just have to trust it. So, sail her flat, but read some of the good info in the archives on heeling. It sure helped me! David "sea monkeys"
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