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Boat Handling / Interested in a 323, how does it handle in light wind?
« on: August 31, 2012, 02:01:15 PM »
Hi everyone,
I am new to this community and read a lot in your forum lately, because I am seriously considering a Pearson 323.
I recently exchanged few emails with Richard Rollins, owner of the Libations Too. I asked him a question that he answered very well, but he told me that I should ask you guys the same question to get different opinions.
I might join you as a proud owner of a 323 in the next few weeks. But it really depends on what I will learn from this thread. I am reading a lot …and I mean a lot. I just finished “The Annapolis Book of Seamanship” and I am actually taking the ASA 101 as well as the VHF classes. It would be my first vessel. Yes I know the 323 is quite big, but I really want to sail with my family and I am 6’0’’ tall. I want to be able to sail few days without feeling too cramped in the tight space of a 25 footer.
The Pearson 323 seems to answer all my needs. But here is the question I asked to Richard ... I would to get your opinion on this:
How the Pearson 323 handles in low 4-5 knots winds. I would navigate mainly on a fresh water lake and wonder if it is more a “sea” boat with such a big displacement. Wind is not always strong here. I have no problem cruising at low speed since I am not the racer who wants to win type. If I do race, I will be there for the ride and the learning challenge itself.
I am the cruiser type, but I would not like to always run on the motor as well. So how much wind it really needs to start moving? Would I enjoy cruising the 323 in light wind?
Thanks in advance!
I am new to this community and read a lot in your forum lately, because I am seriously considering a Pearson 323.
I recently exchanged few emails with Richard Rollins, owner of the Libations Too. I asked him a question that he answered very well, but he told me that I should ask you guys the same question to get different opinions.
I might join you as a proud owner of a 323 in the next few weeks. But it really depends on what I will learn from this thread. I am reading a lot …and I mean a lot. I just finished “The Annapolis Book of Seamanship” and I am actually taking the ASA 101 as well as the VHF classes. It would be my first vessel. Yes I know the 323 is quite big, but I really want to sail with my family and I am 6’0’’ tall. I want to be able to sail few days without feeling too cramped in the tight space of a 25 footer.
The Pearson 323 seems to answer all my needs. But here is the question I asked to Richard ... I would to get your opinion on this:
How the Pearson 323 handles in low 4-5 knots winds. I would navigate mainly on a fresh water lake and wonder if it is more a “sea” boat with such a big displacement. Wind is not always strong here. I have no problem cruising at low speed since I am not the racer who wants to win type. If I do race, I will be there for the ride and the learning challenge itself.
I am the cruiser type, but I would not like to always run on the motor as well. So how much wind it really needs to start moving? Would I enjoy cruising the 323 in light wind?
Thanks in advance!