Re: Weather helm

From: Dick Aronoff aronoff@aronoff.com
Category: Suggestions
Date: 24 Jun 1998

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When the Mark III Newport was created by Capital Yachts, the location of the mast step in relation to the keel and the waterline was changed; the mast step was moved aft. This creates larger headsails and, there by, better light air performance. Although I don't recommend relocating your mast step to convert your Newport into a Phase II, you might try shortening your headstay and lengthening your backstay. This will move the center of effort of your sails forward and reduce weather helm. In San Francisco Bay this solution had a great effect and the wind strength in San Francisco is notorious. Additionally, in reviewing the length of factory supplied standing rigging on multiple Newports, we discovered a wide varience.

Head

From: paulduckett@hotmail.com
Category: Maintenance
Date: 03 Jun 2002

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I need to replace the head on my Newport 30, do you have ANY recommondations? and even more importantly, do you know what the model is? (I'm sure it's the original) Thanks, paulduckett@hotmail.com