What performance upgrades have you done to your Oceanis 45? Would you do the same thing again? Any recommendations?
Oceanis 45 Performance Upgrades
- Thread starter SteveInMD
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sell it and buy a first 45! sorry couldn't resist. How about a feathering or folding prop much lower sailing drag than a fixed. Kiwi prop is about $1300 I bought one and am satisfied with the upgrade.
On my Oceania 45, I made a couple small tweaks that were very helpful. Both additions involved adjusting the job lead. First I added in-haulers. It is simply a snap shackle on a line that pulls the jib clew inboard. The result is about 3 degrees better pointing
The second addition was an outboard lead attached with dynema line at the chain plate. This moved the clew out for better performance off the wind.
For next season, I'll add Code Zero to my sail inventory. That should improve performance for points of sail between the jib and the asymmetric chute.
Joe
The second addition was an outboard lead attached with dynema line at the chain plate. This moved the clew out for better performance off the wind.
For next season, I'll add Code Zero to my sail inventory. That should improve performance for points of sail between the jib and the asymmetric chute.
Joe