Elite Keel at San Francisco Yacht ClubMay 18 - 19
Story
Congratulations to Dianne with their win in the Elite Keel Regatta.
Here is Steve's Top Ten List that he has submitted for publication.

ELITE KEEL STORY-A LIST OF TEN THINGS THAT HELPED DIANNE

1) The crew: Jarian Westfall, Laurel Schmidt, Mike Pastrone, Jeff Fellicetti

2) Will Paxton wasn't there.

3) This crew can change head sails, the hanked kind, in less then 2.3 minutes.

4) Wilie E Coyote didn't race Sunday.

5) Sun was shining.

6) It was my birthday weekend.

7. El Raton wasn't there.

8. We went left when we could.

9. The wind was blowing.

10. This crew has 59 combined years sailing with me.
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1Race 2Race 3Race 4Race 5
1Dianne113(3)2(5)2(7)1(8)3 (11)
2Peaches154(4)4(8)4(12)2(14)1 (15)
3Motorcycle Irene161(1)1(2)3(5)6(11)5 (16)
4Summer Palace247(7)6(13)5(18)4(22)2 (24)
5Abigail Morgan255(5)3(8)6(14)5(19)6 (25)
6Strega308(8)8(16)7(23)3(26)4 (30)
7Wile E Coyote322(2)5(7)1(8)DNS(20)DNS (32)
8Libra449(9)7(16)9(25)DNF(37)7 (44)
9Make Me Smile516(6)9(15)DNF(27)DNS(39)DNS (51)
10Moonlight5210(10)10(20)8(28)DNF(40)DNS (52)
11Elise60DNC(12)DNC(24)DNC(36)DNC(48)DNC(60)
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Author: cgage
Subject: Outboard alternative - rules
Info: (19358 views) Posted: Monday 9-25-06 01:43:22 PM
I agree that this is a loophole in the rules and that there should be a minimum weight requirement for the engine or if the engine is less than 45 Lbs that additional weight be added. There is a large amount of discrepancy in the weight of various motors and believe that the intent of the rule is that any engine that would push the boat at 4 knots would weight at least 45 lbs or more.

:: As previouskly noted, I have a Suzuki 5 hp (original
:: with the boat in 1981) that wieghs 80 pounds including
:: the external 3 gallon plastic gas tank.
::
:: I have foubnd that these pastic tanks are much better
:: than steel previosuly used. They don't rust, soilder
:: welds don't disintegrate and the plastic does expand . .
:: . although I can't recommend ever storing one away in a
:: hot car every again. Once was indicator enough, the
:: plastic . . . blown up like a ballon . . . did not fail
:: and actually regained its shape afterwards with no
:: uindictors of failure since.
::
:: My monster of an engine pushes the boat at well over 6
:: knots and is a great engine to have for ocean racing . .
:: . when an engine is needed. Or, for cruising . . .
:: including motor sailing back from Stockton after the
:: Ditch Run.

:: .

:: I have not invested in a "so called' racing engine . . .
:: because I'd rather spend the money on sails. And, often
:: race class with 45 pounds of free weights tied to the
:: outboard post. It is a very compact set of weights as
:: placed.
::
:: I have looked at the Nissan 3.5 hp with integrated gas
:: tank that is popular in the class . . . for class
:: racing. Many boats have one, it weighs 27 pounds and
:: costs abiout $750.
::
:: I have seen these Nissan engines in action on boats I
:: have crewed on.

:: Seemingly reliable until the fail, they can be a hassle
:: to fill as the integrated gas tank capacity (about a
:: gallon) never seems to get you to the start line.
:: They're a mess to fill underway. I know of two that when
:: restarted after fueling caught on fire.
::
:: I really don't care what people use for an engine . . .
:: although . . . these light Nissans and similar do lead
:: to a loop hole in the rules as originally intended at
:: the 45 pound minimum egine set weight.
::
:: mb

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