April
2007 issue no. 2
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For a demonstration sail| Jeremy Wurmfeld and Robbie Doyle Experience an e33 in Portsmouth, RI, Chicago, IL. and Marblehead, MA |
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e33 Match Racing
You can be onboard with two- time Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, Dave Curtis, and reigning Rolex Yachtsman, Jud Smith, as they go head-to-head in e33's to benefit Hospice of the North Shore (HNS).
Dave and Jud are both donating their time and their own crews for this exciting event. There will be four seats available per boat for guests. The seats will be available for bid at the 13th Annual HNS Auction. The match race will take place on Saturday, July 7 in Marblehead, MA. This is also the day before the Marblehead to Halifax Race. The harbor will be full of visiting yachts planning to take part in the race. We plan to race right off the lighthouse in Marblehead for good viewing.
Boston
Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA is hosting the auction to benefit Hospice of
the North Shore (HNS). Proceeds support HNS' mission to provide comprehensive
and compassionate support for children and adults affected by life-limiting illness,
death, and loss. Please support this worthy cause. More
about HSN 
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Customer FeedbackOne customer's process I would call myself very seriously interested in the e33 for a number of reasons. Being a scientist, I generally just give lists. Ok, here we go: 1. The boat would reduce the amount of time I currently spend doing massive "overhead" and repairs on my current "daysailer" - which is nothing but maintenance at this point. Having less onboard systems is very attractive to me. 2. I like the giant 16' cockpit and I deplore cabins that are anything but places to store gear. I appreciate that a full head is installed in a manner where I will never see it. This is especially convenient for the women in my life, as it is an essential system for them. 3. The boat is much prettier than I thought it would be. The photo of the boat can't really do it complete justice. The gelcoat finish on the hull is unbelievably fair and lacks the fiberglass pattern print through and wavy surface I see on most other new boats on the market. 4. Comparing the e33 with the J100 took the shine off the J100. On the J100, I was bothered by the cockpit broken in half by the traveler. I also couldn't see over the top of the dog house all that well and I am 6' 2." The lack of winches and the hidden fine tune system on the e33 make the deck look clean and easy to manage from my perspective. 5. I think I will add a cockpit shower and some nice little touches to make it my boat. I understand that you (Keith) will be going out to Portsmouth, RI on the 21st, 22nd of April. I would like to join you there and take a test sail. Doug |
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The DesignerJeremy Wurmfeld compares sailing onboard the e33 to other daysailers: The e33 rig and sail plan is optimized for
a much broader range of conditions than a boat that is rigged with a backstay
and triangular shaped mainsail. Sailing in 1-5kt all the way up to 25-30kt wind
speeds, the e33 configuration will be superior. On a boat with a backstay, you
are generally limited to a triangular shaped mainsail. The triangular main is
an inefficient shape for two reasons: First, the lift/drag ratio of the triangular
shape is inferior, especially as you approach the head of the sail. Second, to
provide the sail area required for decent light air performance, the boat requires
a much taller rig. A taller rig places significantly more weight aloft, where
it is most damaging to the boat's stability. The e33 avoids all of these pitfalls
by eliminating the backstay and using a maximum roach main that is a much more
efficient elliptical shape. In light air it is more powerful (achieving far superior
lift/drag ratios) and in heavy air the lower center of effort and center of gravity
give the e33 a large advantage in stability. The large roach main is also self-regulating,
meaning that the upper batten stiffness is designed to allow the leach to open
in strong winds and thus auto de-power in a gust. This combined with a proper
bulb keel on the e33, as opposed to the flared foot keel that you'll find on many
of our competitors, further distinguishes the e33's stability advantage. These
are big differences that will impact the enjoyment of a daysail. Also, don't underestimate
how much drier a ride will be on the e33. The flared bow sections and overhang
of the e33 provide a dry ride in chop compared to the more slab sided forward
sections of many other designs.
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The Sail Maker Sail Material Chioces The stock jib and main for the e33 are constructed of Pentex fiber Pentex is the newest fiber to be introduced into cruising sails. The Pentex fiber is part of the Dacron family and has good UV resistance. The strongest point of this fiber is lower stretch for a given weight producing a sail that will hold its shape better than conventional Dacron. Visit the Doyle Sails "Fiber Guide" Racing-oriented owners have opted for the Stratis™ sails Stratis™ combines Doyle’s long standing design expertise with innovative in-house fiber aligned technology. Specialized design and manufacture deliver unsurpassed shape retention and performance throughout the most demanding race conditions. More about Stratis from Doyle Visit Doyle Sails to find out
more about our sails and technology
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