A hidden gem for cruising - but can you row it?

An area where owners of Ospreys who do not race them can discuss issues and concerns related to 'cruising'.
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Andrew753
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Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2011 11:36 pm
Your known name (real identity): Andrew
Your family name (real identity): Jenkins
Sail Number: 1336
County or State or Province: Margam
Country: Wales
Your principle sailing club: Tata Steel Sailing Club
Location: Margam
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Re: A hidden gem for cruising - but can you row it?

Post by Andrew753 »

Hi Dan
Welcome to the class. I don't cruise with the Osprey, my gel-coated Mk4 is far too delicate to take anywhere other than open waters!
It's interesting to see an Osprey with lazy jacks - never seen that before. You must have a topping lift as well, I assume.
The open back and 4-slit conversion is a standard conversion to make your Mk2 into a Mk2A. The mod was approved by the class due to the difficulty to right the Mk2 with a full aft tank when inverted. Opening the aft tank reduced the buoyancy and allowed to reverse the turned turtle to a broach easily. Of course, this was with racing in mind where crews push the boat to it's limits and sometimes get the wrong side of the risk line and lose control
The boat sails well in all winds, but for cruising maybe you are using a smaller genoa than a racing set
Good luck with the boat
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