Powerful Rig off the wind
The Moorings 505 is a powerful rig, and combined with a fairly heavy displacement, it will cut through chop really well. About two years ago, a group of us chartered two J120's and a Moorings 505 in the BVI. When just cracked off the wind a bit, she would beat the J120's on a straightaway. Just like any other boat, don't pinch up too far (foot off a bit for more power and speed), trim the genoa first to get the boat moving, then balance with the main. You may want to rig a Barber Hauler to get a better sheeting angle. Have fun. It's a great boat.
