Olson 30

[GLAZE]

Dude, you set yourself up for this.

 

[scooter1369]

I hate you!

But I DID say I have the second one for PARTS!

 

[sumpin]

check w Elvis..he was very good at making those things fast back in the day

no, not that Elvis

 

[Rondog]

Dude, you set yourself up for this.

Why parts? Looks like you only need to replace the mast no? They're not that expensive.

 

[scooter1369]

$20K for a new mast and rigging...it was less expensive to buy a spare parts boat.

 

[Rondog]

20K? WTF??? When I was going to buy Phoenix it was only $8K for the whole boat!!

 

[Joe Olson 30]

All good advice. We have found dropping down to the #2 sooner than you think is fast, of course we are light on crew a lot. Boat will really go with the #3 in breeze and sail deep with the kite, very good conditions for the Olson 30. Boat responds well to playing the backstay to depower as well as sheeting the main tight and dropping the traveler in puffs.

You probably already know this but going to weather in a seaway or with big chop with an ultra-lite is difficult. You have to play the boat through the waves. if you let a wave hit you head on it will stop you.

 

[scooter1369]

My bad...the mast and rigging was only 8K, but we had to replace the pulpits and the lifelines, and there was a little fiberglass damage, there was some damage to the crappy electronics...the insurance claim was for around 20K.

might have had a couple of drinks last night.

20K? WTF??? When I was going to buy Phoenix it was only $8K for the whole boat!!

 

[Rondog]

Ah! Makes sense. Hate it when that happens.

 

[Captain Bastard]

This thread is making me miss mine.

 

[olshitsky]

nothing substantive to add, only nostalgia. the first boat i raced on was an Olson. the other day a co-worker asked me about my favorite memory of sailing and i said it was the '02 Mac (my first), done on the Olson, sailing DDW in 25+ kts, with 5 dudes sitting on the transom and surfing 8ft waves for miles.

 

[Mark K]

A friend that is a good sailor (he has circumnavigated the world) but knows nothing about racing has recently bought a sweet Olson 30. I am going to sail with him and organize and train his crew this racing season. I have never sailed this make and would be greatful to anyone that could tell me what this boat likes and what makes it go fast. Also, does anyone have a polar diagram for this boat.

All help and comments appreciated.

The boat likes rail meat. Makes it go fast. Sail it as flat as you can. That big broad keep starts scrubbing sideways and it creates a lot of drag. Keep it moving fast so it creates lift and hike it flat. Flat-ish mains are easier to de-power, which you will do when keeping it flat. The crew should be bitching about having to lift their feet, if sailed properly flat. Don't worry about 80% of it backwinding, just keep the leech tight and it won't slow you down. Did I mention to keep it flat?

 

[Pete M]

buy the crew but pads

the toe rails are hell

 

[Pete M]

check w Elvis..he was very good at making those things fast back in the day
no, not that Elvis

really?

miller, downey, hodges, yes

 

[Daimond]

This one is going to Hawaii in July.

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[jhc]

This one is going to Hawaii in July.

New rudder?

 

[Beverator]

nothing substantive to add, only nostalgia. the first boat i raced on was an Olson. the other day a co-worker asked me about my favorite memory of sailing and i said it was the '02 Mac (my first), done on the Olson, sailing DDW in 25+ kts, with 5 dudes sitting on the transom and surfing 8ft waves for miles.

I miss the baby Olson!

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[froggie]

This one is going to Hawaii in July.

In the water or on the trailer ??

 

Or both ?? - now that would be slow.

 

[Rondog]

Olson 30 Sailing Tips.

http://www.olson30.org/the-boat/sailing-tips

 

[Hobie Dog]

buy the crew but pads

the toe rails are hell

Or buy them the 29, raised deck so the toe rail is flush to the deck for hiking. As much as I like the Olson 30 the 29 is even better. Not as many out there so I think they are tough to find...