So I had the Supercat 15 out yesterday in 15-20 winds, unfortunately, it was the season's maiden voyage.
Had a blast but this year I was really burying the bows, and yes, eventually pitch poled it
I have had the boat for about 5 years and never come close to pitch poling it before.
Earlier in the season, put on new bridle wires, so I am suspecting that my old settings are no longer valid
Do I need to put more rake in the mast to get the bows up a bit more?
I typically sail this boat with my weight as close to forward beam as possible, but yesterday, I was way back at rear beam and even then was burying the bow pretty well.
Absolutely dry hulls on this boat, so I know I wasn't carry excess water weight and I dropped 15 pounds myself, so no need for that conversation.
Your advice is appreciated
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Supercat 15 - mast rake advice
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Posted: Jun 22, 2015 - 07:20 AM
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Posted: Jun 22, 2015 - 09:16 AM
The recommended setting for the mast rake on the SC's is 5 degrees, but I know some run more than that. I've pitch poled the 17 before, so it happens!
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Posted: Jun 22, 2015 - 11:56 AM
I have a SC 15, no clue as to the current rake. I try to remember to check it next time I'm out. I'm 195, much to my wife's chagrin and can't remember coming close to pitch poling her. I have capsized her due to inattention in gusty conditions.
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Posted: Jun 22, 2015 - 12:22 PM
Thanks on the 5 degree rake as well as to gahamby's willingness to check
I am going to see how far off 5 degrees I am and pull it back. I weigh in at about 175 and have never come close to a pp on this boat - plenty of times on the hobbies', especially the 14 with the hooter.
I too have capsized it plenty of times, but she rights fairly well, once you get her headed into the wind - which can be a challenge sometimes
I suppose I could have simply called Aquarius, but that is way too easy
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Posted: Jun 22, 2015 - 01:16 PM
This might be helpful
http://www.plaincode.com/products/clinometer/
Edited by gahamby on Jun 23, 2015 - 11:55 AM.
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Virginia
Previously owned: '70 H14, '79 H16, '68 Sailmaster 26, '85 H14T
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Posted: Jun 22, 2015 - 01:51 PM
Cool
I just took my gauge out and measured and sure enough, I am between 1&1/2 and 2 degrees. Call it 1.7
Looks like I shouldn't have any problem dropping it back a bit and get close to the 5 degree mark
As soon as cocktail hour hits, I can drag my buddy over and adjust it. Can't get out today anyway
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Supercat 15
Windrider 17
Several Sunfish and Sunfish clones
Ratboat built from Zuma and Sunfish parts
Shallow water sailor in the Delaware Bay
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