I was just reading a book called The Complete Sailor, and the author wrote this when speaking about sailing close hauled. "On smaller, capsizable boats, hold (the sheets) for quick releasing if overpowered by a gust of wind" I wonder if any of you have opinions on exactly how "capsizable" the Hunter 25 is. We were out in waves and a fairly gusty day on Sunday, and I was unsure how far to push the boat. happy sailing Kai
Hunter 25 -- Capsizable?
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Bill O'Donovan
what about a h33?
I have heard that on a 33', one would probably rip the sails before being knocked down by wind. Is that true?
I have heard that on a 33', one would probably rip the sails before being knocked down by wind. Is that true?
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Dave D
Keelboats not easily capsizable
I read that book. In this case, "capsizable" refers to centerboard class boats, like snipes and lasers. The Hunter 25 is a keelboat. The keel on that boat is 1800 lbs. Wind alone cannot capsize it. It can blow it sideways, but at that point the wind is blowing off the sails, so the boat can't go beyond that. I think the only way for a keelboat to capsize is to get hit by two large waves at just the right time. There's a good discussion of this in "Fastnet, Force 10" by John Rousmaniere. At any rate, there are many dangers in rough seas and following safety precaution is important. However, capsizing will not happen in all but extreme circumstances.
I read that book. In this case, "capsizable" refers to centerboard class boats, like snipes and lasers. The Hunter 25 is a keelboat. The keel on that boat is 1800 lbs. Wind alone cannot capsize it. It can blow it sideways, but at that point the wind is blowing off the sails, so the boat can't go beyond that. I think the only way for a keelboat to capsize is to get hit by two large waves at just the right time. There's a good discussion of this in "Fastnet, Force 10" by John Rousmaniere. At any rate, there are many dangers in rough seas and following safety precaution is important. However, capsizing will not happen in all but extreme circumstances.
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Jim
unlikely
Have sailed my h25 singlehanded up the bay with her toe awash for six or so nm. Cowboy sailing but what the hell. 20 knt winds and gusting,never felt in any danger. Wouldn't do it in the ocean. A twelve footer abeam (half your boat length) has enough energy to knock you down in a two tonner. Even then, capsize is unlikely. Hope this helps. Jim
Have sailed my h25 singlehanded up the bay with her toe awash for six or so nm. Cowboy sailing but what the hell. 20 knt winds and gusting,never felt in any danger. Wouldn't do it in the ocean. A twelve footer abeam (half your boat length) has enough energy to knock you down in a two tonner. Even then, capsize is unlikely. Hope this helps. Jim
Breaking, broadside waves higher than the beam
will roll any boat. But wind alone can only produce a knockdown, and you can helm the boat safely to maneuver through waves much higher than your beam. I doubt very much that good sails would be blown off any rig before it was knocked down - even the h-33. David Lady Lillie
will roll any boat. But wind alone can only produce a knockdown, and you can helm the boat safely to maneuver through waves much higher than your beam. I doubt very much that good sails would be blown off any rig before it was knocked down - even the h-33. David Lady Lillie
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