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)
export csv

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Author: Bryan Myers
Subject: Motor Mount
Info: (13834 views) Posted: Sunday 6-17-12 07:44:20 AM
I've put a 40lb engine (Nissan 6 or 8 short shaft) on with no problems. Wrestling this monster on with insufficient help or when the boat is rocking and rolling is a great way to really bash your ankles with the shaft. Use a good safety line and also be careful with the throttle when in reverse as it can cause the mount to jump right out of the boat.

The speed an fuel efficiency of this engine is great. I've motored for hours in the delta, against the current in the bay when there is no wind etc.

:: I've had a barrowed, 8 HP Mercury (90#) hung on the back
:: during a 2 day coastal run, but I wouldn't do it again.
:: In a seaway, there'd be almost no way to take it off the
:: mount, if there was a problem with it. But if the wind
:: dies, you sure can make some tracks!
::
:: :: What is the biggest motor that has been used on the
:: :: aluminum insert style motor mount for the express 27? I
:: :: am curious about the weight factor.

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