Corsair 28R, Sailing Manual

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total weight falling. A higher ratio is faster and safer. Always be conscious of weight and
take care not to carry unnecessary items.
The load-carrying capacity of the different Corsair models is listed in the back of this
manual. Some overloading is acceptable for general sailing in sheltered waters, the only
adverse affect being a loss in performance. However, an overloaded boat offshore in
large waves can become dangerous due to greater loads generated in the structure, and
the sluggishness which can prevent the boat from rising to go over, or with the waves,
as it should.
When storing supplies, try to keep all heavy items located as low down as possible and
in the
forward end of the cabin . Avoid storing any heavy items inside aft of the main
entry hatch, as too much weight aft can cause transom drag, affecting performance.
Corsair models have a very buoyant bow, which actually
lifts at speed, and additional
weight should always be kept forward rather than aft.
Should your model have float storage, avoid heavy loads in the floats. These should only
be used for light bulky items such as sails, fenders etc. Heavy weight in the ends of any
boat, be it the bow, stern, or floats, can adversely affect the general motion.
To maintain a light boat, and that sparkling edge to performance, it is highly
recommended that you go through everything on board several times a year, and take
off any items that do not get used. This prevents the gradual buildup of unnecessary
weight.
SAFETY COMPARTMENT
Before sailing, it is important that the safety compartment be loaded with the
appropriate safety gear. This compartment is accessible from top or bottom and is
usually located in a cockpit
coaming , or under the cockpit seat.
Its purpose is to keep important safety equipment that should be available to the crew
in any emergency situation, including a capsize. The equipment stored here should
include flares, a handheld VHF radio, EPIRB (offshore), extra line, spare tools, cutting
implements etc.
in watertight bags (this is not a watertight compartment). No multihull
should venture offshore without safety gear in such a compartment.
(Bottom safety compartment hatch C28 & Sprint 750 MKII.)