windjunkee
Member III
Good morning to all.
We have just received preliminary approval to race our little 1970 E-32 in the Marina del Rey - Puerto Vallarta race in February, 2007. For those not familiar with the topography of the west coast, this is a race of approximately 1175 NM. This gives us almost 14 months to get the boat ready. There are, of course, big projects in mind to get her ready for the race. She has an A-4 with an 18 gallon tank. Just one of the concerns is fuel capacity (not for the race itself, except in an emergency, but for the return trip) Just as a "for instance" I've read threads in here about changing fuel tanks and I gather there is more to this than just figuring out how much space is below (like getting the new tank below in the first place)
We are making a list of projects to be done over the course of the next year. (upgrade the electronics, add a SSB radio, re-seat the ports and hatches, oversize the cockpit drain hoses, etc., etc.) I'm hoping some of you out there will be able to offer suggestions on some project that will make the trip either safer or faster or both. (Seth? Are you listening?)
By the way, it took some lobbying to get in. The last race had a minimum requirement of 35 ft of deck length and a PHRF of 150 or less. We've got a PHRF rating of 180. The only thing the race chair said is that the awards ceremony will go on, whether we're finished or not.
Anyway, any tips/suggestions would be appreciated.
Jim McCone
"Voice Of Reason" E-32-2 Hull #134
We have just received preliminary approval to race our little 1970 E-32 in the Marina del Rey - Puerto Vallarta race in February, 2007. For those not familiar with the topography of the west coast, this is a race of approximately 1175 NM. This gives us almost 14 months to get the boat ready. There are, of course, big projects in mind to get her ready for the race. She has an A-4 with an 18 gallon tank. Just one of the concerns is fuel capacity (not for the race itself, except in an emergency, but for the return trip) Just as a "for instance" I've read threads in here about changing fuel tanks and I gather there is more to this than just figuring out how much space is below (like getting the new tank below in the first place)
We are making a list of projects to be done over the course of the next year. (upgrade the electronics, add a SSB radio, re-seat the ports and hatches, oversize the cockpit drain hoses, etc., etc.) I'm hoping some of you out there will be able to offer suggestions on some project that will make the trip either safer or faster or both. (Seth? Are you listening?)
By the way, it took some lobbying to get in. The last race had a minimum requirement of 35 ft of deck length and a PHRF of 150 or less. We've got a PHRF rating of 180. The only thing the race chair said is that the awards ceremony will go on, whether we're finished or not.
Anyway, any tips/suggestions would be appreciated.
Jim McCone
"Voice Of Reason" E-32-2 Hull #134