If it is a two bladed feathering propeller, there is a 6 second charge. That is because the when feathered the propeller, when properly feathered, fills up the aperture and reduces drag. There is no change with a three bladed feathering prop. Racing trim means a good boat bottom and keel, wet sanded and fair. Paint applied with a roller requires heavy use of wet sandpaper to achieve an acceptable bottom.
Good sails go without saying.
No credit is given for ten year old rags. It is assumed that the junk has been removed from the boat. Of course you still have to have a good crew and race the boat competently. The cruising canvas handicap allows only one headsail to be flown at a time unless the boat has a true cutter rig. On a true cutter rig the staysail must normally be used when sailing upwind.