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: Jari ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: Outboard for Express
Info: (25418 views) Posted: Monday 8-23-10 03:36:56 PM
I'm using tohatsu/nissan 4 hp, heavy beast but in Berkeley chop barely enough i think. Whatever you choose , my experience : provide quality premium gas with stabilizer that is a key for reliable start . Tohatsu/Nissan carburetor goes crazy with any dirt prevalent in cheap gas stations.Also running an engine till you use all fuel after closing a fuel line has not been helpful at all in a 4 stroke engine in my opinion.

:: I'm taking a close look at the 3.5 Tohatsu. Anyone here
:: currently using one? How about the Yamaha 4hp (50#)?
::
:: :: While I like the Honda 2HP long shaft, I really hate
:: :: hanging it. But when I needed it, it's always started
:: :: right up. I think fuel stabilizer helps. Even with the
:: :: long shaft, the prop will come out of the water when you
:: :: slug through waves. Here's another one that might work
:: :: for you.
:: :: http://www.onlineoutboards.com/Tohatsu-3-5-hp-Outboards.html...
:: ::
:: :: :: A 2HP Honda 4 Stroke - Short Shaft came with the boat.
:: :: :: Obviously the Short Shaft is an issue and I'm looking to
:: :: :: replace this motor soon.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: I like the weight for stowing while racing, but would
:: :: :: like something with a bit more HP and definitely a
:: :: :: longshaft.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Any suggestions? What is working well for others?

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