Funslut 8 #1 Posted September 23, 2018 We hit 22 knots boatspeed in an early morning gale on a 122e during the Vic/Maui race this summer! You? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASP 117 #2 Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Funslut said: We hit 22 knots boatspeed in an early morning gale on a 122e during the Vic/Maui race this summer! You? 24.2. J125 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExOmo 34 #3 Posted September 23, 2018 did 23 something on the J/160... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 251 #4 Posted September 23, 2018 I hit 68mph towing the J30 to Key West many years ago. got locked into a wave set for several minutes doing Annap to St Mikes 2012? 2013? wind was 25-30 outa nw, kept the old J35 doin 14kts or so for about 5 minutes before the wheels fell off the bus LOL 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulK 166 #5 Posted September 23, 2018 We're not as fast as some of you lighter guys, but we hit 12.5 knots going dead downwind with a double-reefed main up (no jib) on our J/36 and thought it was pretty quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funslut 8 #6 Posted September 23, 2018 Some friends hit 27.3 in the dark on a J92 during delivery to San Fran for Pac Cup this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 638 #7 Posted September 23, 2018 18 hours ago, IMR said: 24 plus on a 125. The speedo comes out of the water above 24 knots so we don’t record higher top speeds. Ditto for a J90. Max GPS speed lies (but makes you feel good, like "I love you") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Squirrel 37 #8 Posted September 23, 2018 Last fall on a J/70 right before we wiped out Hit 21.6 during CYC Mack Race a few years ago on a J/145. MS 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 13 #9 Posted September 23, 2018 We hit 5.1 kts once on a J 24! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 638 #10 Posted September 23, 2018 1 minute ago, dcbsheb said: We hit 5.1 kts once on a J 24! Was it on a trailer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 13 #11 Posted September 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Varan said: Was it on a trailer? I did see a guy towing a boat behind us rolling down the highway when his kite flew out of the forward hatch. Not sure it was cut right for that AWA. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHK 27 #12 Posted September 24, 2018 I know it's not anywhere near the top speed that others have hit on a J/109 but 16.29kts felt pretty good to us heading off the wind with the heavy kite up with winds gusting to upper 20s! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JL92S 71 #13 Posted September 24, 2018 22.6 on a J80 in flat water 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesposito 54 #14 Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 7:40 AM, Bump-n-Grind said: I hit 68mph towing the J30 to Key West many years ago. got locked into a wave set for several minutes doing Annap to St Mikes 2012? 2013? wind was 25-30 outa nw, kept the old J35 doin 14kts or so for about 5 minutes before the wheels fell off the bus LOL 75 MPH behind the Excursion for the J/29 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
port tack 9 #15 Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 4:02 PM, Funslut said: Some friends hit 27.3 in the dark on a J92 during delivery to San Fran for Pac Cup this year On a J92 really ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian 69 #16 Posted September 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, port tack said: On a J92 really ?? Not a fucking chance - maybe 17.3 and even then the boat would have been about to self destruct 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funslut 8 #18 Posted September 25, 2018 4 hours ago, port tack said: On a J92 really ?? Yep, photo evidence on facebook if you follow Zaff racing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 13 #19 Posted September 25, 2018 12 hours ago, Christian said: Not a fucking chance - maybe 17.3 and even then the boat would have been about to self destruct 17.3 on a J 92 is completely doable with no cause for concern. Why would you think differently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike in CT 11 #20 Posted September 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, dcbsheb said: 17.3 on a J 92 is completely doable with no cause for concern. Why would you think differently. Agreed, 17+ no problem. There is video of Thin Man doing 19 with little drama. 27+, maybe down a huge wave? I did see the FB pic and those guys are definitely legit having sailed it to HI. As someone who used to own a Viper 830 and currently owns a J92, I can tell you I've never been on the J and thought "I bet we'll go faster down wind today than the viper" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trimfast 34 #21 Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 7:40 AM, Bump-n-Grind said: I hit 68mph towing the J30 to Key West many years ago. got locked into a wave set for several minutes doing Annap to St Mikes 2012? 2013? wind was 25-30 outa nw, kept the old J35 doin 14kts or so for about 5 minutes before the wheels fell off the bus LOL 14.8 on a 35 in the same race before the kite exploded. Was a great race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
port tack 9 #22 Posted September 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Mike in CT said: Agreed, 17+ no problem. There is video of Thin Man doing 19 with little drama. 27+, maybe down a huge wave? I did see the FB pic and those guys are definitely legit having sailed it to HI. As someone who used to own a Viper 830 and currently owns a J92, I can tell you I've never been on the J and thought "I bet we'll go faster down wind today than the viper" I am not saying its not possible, I just have a hard time believing that a J92 could ever go faster downwind than a Viper or a Melges 24. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squalamax 20 #23 Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, port tack said: I am not saying its not possible, I just have a hard time believing that a J92 could ever go faster downwind than a Viper or a Melges 24. Surfing on those big pacific swells with enough breeze behind you its entirely possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squalamax 20 #24 Posted September 25, 2018 14.8 on my J29 with just mainsail coming back from Figawi two years ago. 13.8 during BBR this past August. That's about terminal velocity for a 29, although I have heard of some hitting 16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASP 117 #25 Posted September 25, 2018 21 hours ago, Christian said: Not a fucking chance - maybe 17.3 and even then the boat would have been about to self destruct Here's a quote from their FB page: "We are now ready to reveal to the world of social media that on our delivery down to San Fran we were sailing about 100 NM off of Cape Mendocino where we sailed through a strong gale in the night and well into the next morning where we saw a steady 35 knots and a max of 55 making for a night which all on board will remember for a long time to come as we were wide awake through the experience." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glexpress 53 #26 Posted September 25, 2018 17.8 on a J/111 14.7 on a J/35 Need to do better on the J/111, I've hit higher on an Express 27 and Melges 24. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INTER 20 13 #27 Posted September 25, 2018 24 knots on J125 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INTER 20 13 #28 Posted September 25, 2018 20.4 knots on J105 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyBoy 3 #29 Posted September 27, 2018 Doing around 16knots in this pic, we maxed out at 18.8 - J92 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skaf 11 #30 Posted September 27, 2018 High teens SOG on a 105 in SF. Into an ebb tide so even faster through the water! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellum 0 #31 Posted September 28, 2018 12 knots. J 33 on the start line of an LORC race in Toronto. Not planned and poorly timed, but what a rush with the shore being only a few hundred yards away. "Land ho, I say, Land ho." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J28 879 #32 Posted September 28, 2018 14.3 knots on a 105 during a thunderstorm on Lake Erie BITD. The lightning was...impressive! I was much younger then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janne513 0 #33 Posted September 28, 2018 18.0 knots in my 105 last week, only reefed main. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epi-sailor 9 #34 Posted September 28, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 7:24 PM, WHK said: I know it's not anywhere near the top speed that others have hit on a J/109 but 16.29kts felt pretty good to us heading off the wind with the heavy kite up with winds gusting to upper 20s! 12.7 - bare headed, reefed, surfing, double handed in 25-30 Kts was enough for me on our 109. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blur 44 #35 Posted September 29, 2018 Craziest. Not 20+ on the J/111.... but 21.68 double-handed on a J/109 And, yeah, things went pear-shaped pretty quick after this.... I remember talking to the insurance company afterward, and they thought it was reckless to put up the A5 in 28-30 knots. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epi-sailor 9 #36 Posted September 29, 2018 7 hours ago, Blur said: Craziest. Not 20+ on the J/111.... but 21.68 double-handed on a J/109 And, yeah, things went pear-shaped pretty quick after this.... I remember talking to the insurance company afterward, and they thought it was reckless to put up the A5 in 28-30 knots. Winner - in my book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funslut 8 #37 Posted September 29, 2018 11 hours ago, Blur said: Craziest. Not 20+ on the J/111.... but 21.68 double-handed on a J/109 And, yeah, things went pear-shaped pretty quick after this.... I remember talking to the insurance company afterward, and they thought it was reckless to put up the A5 in 28-30 knots. I thought that's what an A5 was for!?! Bloody insurance companies!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blur 44 #38 Posted September 30, 2018 9 hours ago, Funslut said: I thought that's what an A5 was for!?! Bloody insurance companies!!! Hoisting it in 28 knots is fine, but you shouldn't be surprised if it explodes after your third broach in a 36-knot puff. Apparently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho Tiller 99 #39 Posted September 30, 2018 We discovered with good waves to surf all you need is a mainsail to hit 21 knots of boat speed on a J/109. Another time we also tried the A6 in 40 knots but it was decisively slow as we ended up on our ear. It was also expensive, we watched the A6 completely evaporate before our eyes. Below is video of us hitting 18+ knots with winds 30-40, waves 10-15ft in the 2017 California Coastal Cup. Later in the middle of the night a Moore 24 snapped it's mast and we ended up circling the Moore 24 in those same conditions until the Coast Guard arrived and cut us loose. It was a painful night, but definitely not as painful had we been the ones who lost our rig! BTW this same very fast, super sexy and well equipped 109 is currently listed for sale in the SA classifieds! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holokai 1 #40 Posted September 30, 2018 18.6 on a J80 in the Kalohi Channel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHK 27 #41 Posted September 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Hugh Jorgan said: We discovered with good waves to surf all you need is a mainsail to hit 21 knots of boat speed on a J/109. Another time we also tried the A6 in 40 knots but it was decisively slow as we ended up on our ear. It was also expensive, we watched the A6 completely evaporate before our eyes. Below is video of us hitting 18+ knots with winds 30-40, waves 10-15ft in the 2017 California Coastal Cup. Later in the middle of the night a Moore 24 snapped it's mast and we ended up circling the Moore 24 in those same conditions until the Coast Guard arrived and cut us loose. It was a painful night, but definitely not as painful had we been the ones who lost our rig! BTW this same very fast, super sexy and well equipped 109 is currently listed for sale in the SA classifieds! Impressive .... with the stern locker on too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho Tiller 99 #42 Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, WHK said: Impressive .... with the stern locker on too! We had the life raft in the stern locker. That might be the only reason we didn’t pitch pole at the bottom of the waves The raft went in much easier than it came out at the end of the week. Really glad we didn’t have to get it out quick at some point! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHK 27 #43 Posted September 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Hugh Jorgan said: We had the life raft in the stern locker. That might be the only reason we didn’t pitch pole at the bottom of the waves The raft went in much easier than it came out at the end of the week. Really glad we didn’t have to get it out quick at some point! You are also smiling too much in the videos to sell the boat. I say keep it! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho Tiller 99 #44 Posted October 1, 2018 12 hours ago, WHK said: You are also smiling too much in the videos to sell the boat. I say keep it! I've had a couple inquiries about my boat from two previous 109 owners who are interested in buying one again. Apparently there's a good chance I'll be back again sometime in the future. Like the song 'Hotel California' by the Eagles "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greyhound37 43 #45 Posted October 1, 2018 Our J-88 has not been in big air but the NASS race to Oxford this year had us at 14.5 to 16.7 speed over the bottom. Wind was 18-23 never consistent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin 42 #46 Posted October 2, 2018 On 9/25/2018 at 3:16 PM, Squalamax said: 14.8 on my J29 with just mainsail coming back from Figawi two years ago. 13.8 during BBR this past August. That's about terminal velocity for a 29, although I have heard of some hitting 16. About the same on the 29 when we had it. Sail for Hope 2002 (our first race with the new boat) with the Dirty Harry crew and John Lavin trimming main. We would get the 33 into the 13 - 14 range when the wind went north of 25 but never more. Can't get the Summit 35 past 14 (yet). Funny...nothing touches the sustained 17s we had on our Express 27. Still the easiest, smoothest ride downwind on a boat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHK 27 #47 Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Vin said: About the same on the 29 when we had it. Sail for Hope 2002 (our first race with the new boat) with the Dirty Harry crew and John Lavin trimming main. We would get the 33 into the 13 - 14 range when the wind went north of 25 but never more. Can't get the Summit 35 past 14 (yet). Funny...nothing touches the sustained 17s we had on our Express 27. Still the easiest, smoothest ride downwind on a boat... Vin - You've had the Summit 35 long enough now that it's time to change boats again.... based on your past history of multiple J/Boat model ownership. How about you pickup one of the two J/109s for sale on Narragansett Bay so you can race OD with the rest of us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin 42 #48 Posted October 4, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 12:52 PM, WHK said: Vin - You've had the Summit 35 long enough now that it's time to change boats again.... based on your past history of multiple J/Boat model ownership. How about you pickup one of the two J/109s for sale on Narragansett Bay so you can race OD with the rest of us! Why would I do that and have the fallacy of my sailing abilities exposed by one-design racing? If I wanted to do that I would go buy a laser... Who knows...stranger things have happened. Although if a Jboat was on tap it would be a 111 no questions asked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esoxproblem 0 #49 Posted October 4, 2018 Quote J/33 13.2 on 1 big wave. It really felt fast. God I miss summer already... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost0070 1 #50 Posted October 5, 2018 J35. 14.9 kts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champlain Sailor 104 #51 Posted October 8, 2018 13.4 knots on a J/110. Heavy, small (88 sq m) kite up, double reefed in 30 knots of breeze with 4-6' waves during a practice session on Lake Champlain. Photo taken while we were heading upwind, trying out our storm jib before we turned down and set the 'chicken' chute. None of us had the presence of mind to take a photo while the spinnaker was up. It took several days to remove the smiles from our faces.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evenflow 6 #52 Posted October 9, 2018 A mere 14.2 averaged over 20 sec in a J/80 in 28kts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 638 #53 Posted October 9, 2018 What is the fastest jBoat ever built? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike in CT 11 #54 Posted October 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Varan said: What is the fastest jBoat ever built? I assume the 125 right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodshot 28 #55 Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Mike in CT said: I assume the 125 right? Technically, the 145 rates faster but I imagine the 125 has a higher documented top boatspeed due to planing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackolantern 296 #56 Posted October 9, 2018 37 minutes ago, bloodshot said: Technically, the 145 rates faster but I imagine the 125 has a higher documented top boatspeed due to planing My guess is that the 145 actually has a higher speed potential, but that nobody has actually stripped one out and pressed it hard enough offshore to find it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 638 #57 Posted October 10, 2018 14 hours ago, Mike in CT said: I assume the 125 right? That was my thought, but I did not want to bias the discussion. I am not familiar with the 145. Pix? The 90 has much potential too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ansie 2 #58 Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Varan said: That was my thought, but I did not want to bias the discussion. I am not familiar with the 145. Pix? The 90 has much potential too. Having been one of the crew on the J92 Zaff and as of this forum I believe it's the J92 that holds the top Jboat speed. That being said I believe the J90 or 125 have a good chance at going fast. Here's the recently posted video of our PAC Cup race.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NiIEPfw_U 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J27CAN059 0 #59 Posted October 10, 2018 North of 14 Knots on a J27...although they have been clocked at better than 17...not bad for a 30+ year old design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 13 #60 Posted October 11, 2018 On 10/10/2018 at 12:16 AM, Ansie said: Having been one of the crew on the J92 Zaff and as of this forum I believe it's the J92 that holds the top Jboat speed. That being said I believe the J90 or 125 have a good chance at going fast. Here's the recently posted video of our PAC Cup race.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NiIEPfw_U Awesome video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastCoastHustle 10 #61 Posted October 11, 2018 22.5 on a J120, 19 sustained 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMR 22 #62 Posted October 11, 2018 Here we are at a smooth 24 knots with the a2.5 up. TWS was only 26 knots. We had a kiteboarder 100 feet off the bow with eyes about as big as pumpkins. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ansie 2 #63 Posted October 14, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 9:58 PM, dcbsheb said: Awesome video. Thanks, it was definitely a hoot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saxdog 80 #64 Posted October 22, 2018 14 briefly in a J22: Others are faster ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
some dude 83 #65 Posted October 23, 2018 17kts with white sails only on a J105. It was scary. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CordRipper 5 #66 Posted October 29, 2018 22.5 down a wave with an A3 in our J/120 in the 2013 Gearbuster, though I heard a J/120 hit 25 or 26 in the 2010 Vineyard Race. So far, ~19 with the A2 up is our top speed in the 121 during this year's Geartester, it was a short 5 mile leg and our 1st race in the boat so didn't really have time to open her up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JL92S 71 #67 Posted October 29, 2018 Not our PB but managed 19.8 in the j88 on Sunday, not bad for sheltered water in 26-28kts of breeze. 145twa with the A2 and full main Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash24 8 #68 Posted November 2, 2018 16.0 Kts. J24. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Set 131 #69 Posted November 2, 2018 Mark set boat does 40 kts after we get the anchor chain off the prop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stu McCrea 1 #70 Posted November 3, 2018 22.7 J120 delivery to Marblehead 2015 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeBop 1 #71 Posted November 7, 2018 13 knots on a J/30 in the 2013 Annapolis to Miles River Race. Race is a little over 20 miles. We averaged 8 knots over ground for reaching and running. Hull speed is 6.7 knots. During a 20 minute/3.3 NM leg to Bloody Pt Lighthouse we averaged over 10 knots. Couple of knock downs slowed us a bit. Photo from crew mate Matt's video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Shift 1,317 #72 Posted November 7, 2018 On 9/24/2018 at 3:26 PM, Bash24 said: 16 kts. J24 When the hoist sling broke about 4' above the tarmac. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash24 8 #73 Posted November 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, Left Shift said: When the hoist sling broke about 4' above the tarmac. Nope, it is legit. Here you go: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Shift 1,317 #74 Posted November 7, 2018 Must have been straight down flooded Main Street right after the hurricane came ashore then. Good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSailor 0 #75 Posted November 9, 2018 Just saw this...some great quotes and stories! J/70's: - at 2018 J/70 Worlds, we hit 18.7 kts on Cats Pajamas on the first day...gusts to 28 kts. - others at J/70 Worlds- heard some hit 20+ kts- only 3-4 footers on Mass Bay - max known- French J/70 in Bay of Biscay- after full gale, 15+ ft waves, 20-30 kts- hit 23.8 kts with kite up J/111's: - Chicago Mac Race- several occasions of 20+ kts bursts, with full-on plane of 14+ kts for miles in the Manitous. - J/111 Worlds on the Solent- blew 15-25+ kts nearly every day- bursts over 19.5+ kts constantly. Fastest ever: - Sailing/ skippering Peter Thornton's SC 70 HOLUA in the Chicago-Mackinac Race- the year Roy Disney's PYEWACKET set record. We broke the 24 hr mark too. Huge squall / front hit just before finish. Gusts to 80 kts west of bridge in the passage. We saw 52 kts over the deck. 5 miles from finish, we set the #1 kite, wind rose in huge jumps- 10-15 kts, then 18-25 kts, then 25-35 kts, then 38-52 kts. Just before the finish line (tent on beach and lighthouse to starboard), we knifed kite halyard to drop it in a "stretch and blow", 8 guys pulled it in. Top speed as 28.7 kts, bow wave hitting end of boom, perfectly flat water. Stan Honey and crew on PYEWACKET were on the beach to watch the carnage, they saw us finish on HOLUA- could not believe what they saw when chatting with them at the Pink Pony later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvidSailor 2 #76 Posted December 10, 2018 Cruised a bit at 13-14 knts boat speed while delivering a j88, had A2 and jib out but was fun. I can't be certain about the speed because the speedo had gotten messed up. boat felt surprisingly in control granted the owner had an eye on me the entire time, made for an 11/10 experience. Felt very different from doing the same speed in a dinghy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 251 #77 Posted December 10, 2018 On 11/7/2018 at 5:24 PM, BeBop said: 13 knots on a J/30 in the 2013 Annapolis to Miles River Race. Race is a little over 20 miles. We averaged 8 knots over ground for reaching and running. Hull speed is 6.7 knots. During a 20 minute/3.3 NM leg to Bloody Pt Lighthouse we averaged over 10 knots. Couple of knock downs slowed us a bit. Photo from crew mate Matt's video. that was a fun one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeBop 1 #78 Posted December 10, 2018 7 hours ago, Bump-n-Grind said: that was a fun one Two guys I think you know up on the bow that day, Barry and Stan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 251 #79 Posted December 11, 2018 indeed!! we were shorthanded a bit with a couple noobs.. and SA's own most frequent SCOTW trimming main Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailorMatt 0 #80 Posted December 25, 2018 We were out doubling handing a J22 on Saturday when the wind got up to 35+ with 6 foot waves, ended up hitting 13 knots with only white sails up. We put the masthead kite up and who knows how much faster we were going with that. Didn't last very long with the kite up before shit hit the fan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 638 #81 Posted December 25, 2018 Merry Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike G 431 #82 Posted December 27, 2018 14Knots in a J24. With some help from the swells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevlar Edge 14 #83 Posted December 29, 2018 29.3 in a J160 Bermuda 2002 in a nasty squall and following seas. Double reefed main and #3 at 140-160 apparent. We eventually dropped the jib and ran for over an hour on main alone still hitting high teens. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang__1 269 #84 Posted December 30, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 4:46 AM, Hugh Jorgan said: I've had a couple inquiries about my boat from two previous 109 owners who are interested in buying one again. Apparently there's a good chance I'll be back again sometime in the future. Like the song 'Hotel California' by the Eagles "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave." We've owned four lead boats, the only one we regret selling is the 109. Not that the hobie isn't a great boat, but the 109 was more better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KismetM48 0 #85 Posted December 30, 2018 22 knots in a j/121on the way back from Bermuda race this year with me on bow rolling up the big jib. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackolantern 296 #86 Posted December 31, 2018 On 12/29/2018 at 10:03 PM, mustang__1 said: We've owned four lead boats, the only one we regret selling is the 109. Not that the hobie isn't a great boat, but the 109 was more better. Be honest, the 109 only got good after you put the deep keel on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nubben 4 #87 Posted December 31, 2018 13 knots in a J/97 22knots at twa 160, small waves. Only J sailed so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang__1 269 #88 Posted December 31, 2018 4 hours ago, jackolantern said: Be honest, the 109 only got good after you put the deep keel on it. As a racer absolutely. It was tolerable as a shoal.... Mostly partly because I didn't know what I was missing though o guess. Btw answer your damn Facebook dm's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROADKILL666 111 #89 Posted January 8 14.6 ON A J 41 DOWN A BIG FUCKING WAVE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
