I've asked this before and I'm dying to know. Can an M17 REALLY
outrun a Catalina 22' in a deliberate race? I would guess the Catalina has
a longer waterline, lighter displacement for its waterline and deeper
centerboard. The Catalina also has a racing pedigree. Could, for
instance, Tom VanAtta and Jerry Montgomery in a properly equipped M17 outrun a
race-equipped Catalina 22' skippered by an experienced racer?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:01
PM
Subject: Boom Bale/Vang for M17
I have a boom vang and I use it a lot when I race. It
keeps the boom from lifting when on a run thus reducing effective sail
area. It isn't necessary to have one on a M17 but I sometimes use it
when recreational sailing (especially when "racing" Catalina 22s *L*), and I
like to have it onboard as an emergency back up to the main sheet.
John
M Edwards
Miss T
M17 # 372