tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post9094836893032338085..comments2023-10-21T04:50:57.830-07:00Comments on Log of the s/v Clarity: Test Sail: Beneteau 323The O'Sheashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887851548539021097noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-191999933524603132011-12-14T16:26:26.224-08:002011-12-14T16:26:26.224-08:00Wow, nice post,there are many person searching abo...Wow, nice post,there are many person searching about that now they will find enough resources by your post.Thank you for sharing to us.Please one more post about that..viagra purchase onlinehttp://buyviagragenericcheapmediconline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-72408742810286298102011-11-23T15:12:31.360-08:002011-11-23T15:12:31.360-08:00Thanks for sharing such an interesting post with u...Thanks for sharing such an interesting post with us. You have made some valuable points which are very useful for all readerscialishttp://buycialisgenericonlinecanada7x24.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-84093997134799686422010-11-27T22:03:32.791-08:002010-11-27T22:03:32.791-08:00I'm Don, Dean's father-in-law. I've sa...I'm Don, Dean's father-in-law. I've sailed my 323 for 5 years, and it's still my choice of sailboats. On adding keel weight - don't! Beneteau's keel bolts are implanted from the top (what you see in the 323 bilge is the head of the bolt), not the usual nut of the keel bolts embedded in the keel. If your local water has strong winds, reduce the headsail to 90 or 95%. Better yet, have it made out of 3DL, 3Dr or D4 for stiffer sailing in strong winds of 15 to 30 knots. But my 90% dacron headsail suffices in San Francisco Bay's strong summer puffs. The 323's standard main reefs easily, and allows it to sail in a variety of conditions. Try to reef prior to big winds. Contrary to its promotion, the 323 is not an off-shore sailboat, at least not in Northern California. But it is a great boat for the money. When I was exploring adding keel weight, a noted designer asked me, "I have lots of clients trying to take off weight. You have a fast boat. Why not keep it that way?" Our 323 is fun to sail, and because of its modest dimensions I am able to sail it in my 70s while many friends have switched to power. I haven't found a boat its size with a comparable size aft berth. My wife likes it's low freeboard. I call it a one stepper to the dock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-1529041211004145692010-03-17T22:26:31.023-07:002010-03-17T22:26:31.023-07:00I own a 323. I don't have to reef at 12 knots....I own a 323. I don't have to reef at 12 knots. And mine has a 5'11" keel. Maybe at 22+ knots. Haven't had any problem under that with both main and genoa entirely out. Great freshwater boat. Very comfortable. Very well organized. Don't intend to go to Cape Horn in it or across the Pacific. Leaving that to the larger keel boats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-45796371039658310632009-03-11T12:33:00.000-07:002009-03-11T12:33:00.000-07:00It looks like a lovely yacht, good luck with it.It looks like a lovely yacht, good luck with it.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10749223049615363296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-17338712248428613382009-03-11T01:25:00.000-07:002009-03-11T01:25:00.000-07:00Thanks, Dean (and David). We may go up to the San ...Thanks, Dean (and David). We may go up to the San Juans at some point, which would require crossing the Columbia Bar and a day offshore each way, but it'll mostly be up and down the Columbia with the occasional jaunt to Downtown PDX for a weekend at the marina. Sounds like your father-in-law's assessment fits our needs of something to use in the river for the next 2-3 years. <BR/><BR/>We'll report back on the weekend.The O'Sheashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887851548539021097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-8901013299250284952009-03-10T22:10:00.000-07:002009-03-10T22:10:00.000-07:00Lots of room below, full featured, good price. May...Lots of room below, full featured, good price. Maybe not the most durable boat and not enough lead in the keel for SF Bay - but maybe okay for Portland. We have to reef at about 12 knots. The roller furled main would make reefing a snap, though not make for the most shapely looking sail. My father-in-law is very happy with his purchase, though he's seriously thinking about getting some lead added.Dean Fultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896684532055823540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-17155271641302334612009-03-10T22:07:00.000-07:002009-03-10T22:07:00.000-07:00Great yacht and she's fast to. Hope the test sail...Great yacht and she's fast to. Hope the test sail leaves you wanting moreSmilicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035574249249047158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763814666849331508.post-49796994025104669472009-03-10T20:08:00.000-07:002009-03-10T20:08:00.000-07:00Hey, I've sailed on one of those. My best sailing...Hey, I've sailed on one of those. My best sailing buddy's father-in-law owns one. I'll direct him over here to leave you some comments . . .<BR/><BR/>Dean, comment here:Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784827159694670675noreply@blogger.com