“GODSPEED” Dashew 80 – New Spars and Sailplan
“Godspeed” lost her original aluminum mainmast off Block Island. Rather than replacing the spar as-is, the owner saw opportunity to upgrade and give the boat much-needed sailpower. VPPs were used to optimize new spar length to match Godspeed’s available power to carry sail. New main and mizzen masts were built in high-modulus carbon by Hall Spars, new sails built by North Sails, and deck modifications by New England Boatworks.
Quote from Owner Andrew Lambden:
“The rig and other improvements to Godspeed have been working very well. We had some heavy weather from Bermuda to Charleston (60 kt winds on one day and then a 55 kt gale on another day). On two occasions she picked up speed and surfed down waves. That was pretty interesting! We completed the Bermuda to St Maarten leg in 5 days and averaged about 8 kts. This included one light wind day, short sails during the night and no use of the motor. Light air speeds have definitely improved. The Code 1 dramatically increases performance in under 15 knot winds when reaching. It was great arriving n St Maarten as we came in with the front of the regatta fleet. Under white sails we were keeping up with other boats flying spinnakers!”
GODSPEED SAILPLAN NEW CARBON SPARS
GODSPEED SAILPLAN ORIGINAL (9-22-11)
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