OI 41 canards

[behemoth]

Does anyone have ANY experience in improving the windward abilities of the Morgan OI 41? I was under the impression that a CB version once was available, but I stand corrected on that point. However, there are other options. I am thinking of adding and end plate to the keel, or a wing keel attachment, or the now popular canard daggerboards. Does any of you have any experience or useful contacts in there matters?I have enough experience with the OI to understand that she is basically a brick to windward, but then there are always possibilities to improve. I would be grateful for any suggestions.Kindly,Robert

[llemieux@maine.rr.com]

Friend, I would suggest you start you engine and sail to windward.... or sell your beloved Morgan OI-41 to purchase a vessel that sails to windward... I understand that 'gentlemen do not sail to windward".....~~_/) _/) ~~Lou & ThereseS/v Lady OI-41 (415)Portland, Maine

[Cap'n Larry]

Last week I got rid of my old wire luff ~ 130% Genoa and replaced it with a (relatively) new Hood profurl furler on a new headstay. I got a used 121% genoa and installed it. Today we took it out on the Chesapeake in winds 10 to twenty - mostly (according to the Beaufort scale) around 15 k winds. Twice we came about after being pinched up as tight as a Morgan Out Island can still move. We ended up between 110 to 120 degrees from our original heading - meaning we were heading about 55 to 60 degrees to true. Granted, not a racing boat figure - but for a Morgan Out Island 41 - (which has NEVER lost a race with a Tectonic Plate) I feel it is reasonable if not respectable. What are the figures the rest of you are working with here?Cap'n Larry