[Rhodes22-list] So about the centerboard

[John Lock]

In my reading, the position of the centerboard should be varied  
depending on point of sale and prevailing conditions.  For example,  
when sailing upwind  or across the wind in a stiff breeze, you'll want  
the CB all the way down to minimize leeway.  But if the breeze is  
light, you can raise it some and you'll get less drag while still  
minimizing leeway.  In the same manner, if you're on a reach or  
running, you may be able to raise the CB all the way, since leeway  
will be minimal anyway and you can do without the extra drag.

Cheers!
John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
Lake Sinclair, GA
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On Mar 19, 2009, at 12:44, Lowe, Rob wrote:
> So, if you have a center board, should it be fully lowered to be  
> most effective?  Sounds like the diamond board only should be  
> lowered part way.  How about a center board? - rob
>