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Unlike "abnormal" mono-hulled sailboats, the flat-bottomed C Scow was designed to be sailed at a 20 to 30 degree angle of heel. This does several things. First, it helps round-bowed C Scow cut through the waves when the wind rises. Secondly, the added heel greatly reduces the friction induced by projecting a very small wetted surface area, and increases the waterline length of the boat. Net result = speed! Also, when a bilge-board is placed in the "down" position, it extends from the hull at a 25-degree angle, thus making the bilge-board most effective when the boat heels at 25 degrees. The boards are also "toed-in" a few degrees to provide some extra hydrodynamic lift, which increases the pointing ability upwind. |
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As shown the boat is sailed at a 20 to 30 degree heel; this reduces wetted surface area and aids the hull to cut through waves. The boat is sailed with the leeward board down and the windward board up. |
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Most always, the boat is sailed with the leeward board down, and the weatherboard up, with the crew switching board positions during tacks and jibes. Definitely not your average craft! |
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This may be an excessive amount of heal and should be avoided if possible. |
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