And here's the wrap-up report from Garth's recent win at the 2012 San Diego NOOD - perfect for the tuning geek on your Viper, though not in time for the holidays.

http://www.onedesign.com/One%20Design%20NA/tabid/23032/Default.aspx?news_id=3156

Ched Procter, Tac Boston and Ethan Bixby hosted a debrief session on Saturday after racing at Charleston Race Week 2009. Ethan and Tac took detailed notes on the debrief session and many still consider these notes and "tips" as the the "GO FAST GUIDE" . Here they are:-  

Rondar published a 2009 Tuning Guide for the Viper 640.  The document includes a discussion of the Viper 640's critical rig controls,  fundamentals of setting up the Viper 640 rig for best performance, and quick reference tables for both rig tune and sail trim settings appropriate to different wind strengths.  Those rig tune and sail trim tables are suitable for lamination to carry with you on your boat as a quick reference tool.

We encourage all Viper sailors to download and read this guide, and put its recommendations into practice when setting up your boat.

Lifting the keel is easy on the Viper. There is a spectra line rigged from a tang on the port side spreader base, just hook up the 4:1 keel lift purchase.

Standard Keel Lift using 4:1 purchase                                                         The view from below

Here are some photos of the very crew-friendly standard console layout for the Viper ...

Standard Console