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interesting. The oldest boat is in first.

Ole 39 did a 40 mile light air race on the Chesapeake Annapolis to Solomons. Not exactly what these boats were designed for. We finished 3rd behind two sport boats then corrected to a distant last place. Fun event nevertheless.

One change I wish I had on my vintage is the much shorter boom. We are reefing the main in 16 knots of wind plus it takes a team of mules to get it to full hoist

The evolution of the Class 40's, even vintage boats, is significant.

Has a vintage Class 40 ever lost their keel? Asking for a friend Appears these 3 incidents are fairly new boats.

The ole vintage Class 40's are still having some fun. Delivery #39 from Charleston to Annapolis.  Blowing like crazy or flat calm/fog. We had it all. 

We will be racing with 4 on board for 3-4 days. I am thinking of adding a 8gph water maker (80#) and running the motor for one hour twice a day to desalinate. Any experience with this on a vintage class 40? 

That is pretty amazing. 

I should have the rating in 10 days. We will switch to ORC for A2B. -12 PHRF is tough on the ole girl This boat will be for sale at the end of June after a significant full refit. 

Completed ORC measurement yesterday. 

Class 40 has 700# per side as I understand it. The 1400 they are looking for in the Ker must be total

Very exciting week for me. My newly acquired #39 gets launched this Friday after a stage two refit. I will spend the weekend getting her commissioned then we go sailing Monday and Tuesday of next week. First time sailing the boat for me, can't wait. 

Interesting. What do estimate the build to cost excluding sails and electronics?  maybe Offshore Garage can build me one at a bargain price after the experience with yours :-)

So the hull and deck are not from existing molds?  

Pantaenius closed in US I am told by my ins broker Thank you for your interest in our services. Please note, that Pantaenius America Ltd. does currently not offer new insurance policies for US resident owners and/or US flagged yachts. Pantaenius subsidiaries continue to operate in Australia...

Thanks. I will contact them

What insurance companies offer boat insurance for distance ocean races? 

I am looking for polars for a Akilaria RC1. #39. Any direction would be appreciated. 

I did not notice the 40V2 in the race. Hot looking ride. What happened to cause them to retire?

With all the light air I suspected the J99 would close the gap.