[quote=tstein]Ditto on singlehanded above 18kts, which by then jib is furled and main is flattened like a pancake. Having a square head main by Whirlwind greatly assists by twisting off the leech in the puffs saving me from working the traveler. P-19 has the versatility and performance I’m learning to appreciate more and more and find she can get into a wider groove than say a F-18 for a lot less dineros. Haven’t experienced a pitch pole YET which means I haven’t found her top end or put the spurs in hard enough. Anyway whatever the ideal crew weight I can get close to, my focus is having her tuned in for the conditions. I accept The fact I will consistently be tweaking this or that until I can squeeze out every single knot. When I get to experience the rewards of having her dialed-in, double trapped screaming like a wild banshee, head phones cranking Steppenwolf’s “Radar Love” and crew howling in acceleration of puffs makes it all worthwhile. Long ago an Old timer Admiral gave me a simple pearl of wisdom: Preparation equals Performance. Of which have been my watchwords within my wheelhouse. Sail fast and live slow.[/quote]
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