I use a tripod made of aluminum tubes to support the mast, same diameter as the rudders crossbar, easy to use, weights nothing and doesn’t really bot...

Lars, I sent you a message, I think it might work, thanks!

Where I drive I have to go through pretty narrow toll gates, the added width of side guides would be a problem. I do have guides inside the hulls, I d...

That's a clean set up, the thimbles act as washers, centering the hound plate on the pin. I don't remember now but I think I have that on the trap wir...

I can't see any manufacturer choosing to make a second hole just for trapeze lines, but it is possible. Mine was already there.. I too wouldn't recomm...

ctcataman wrote: I have 2 shackles, the upper for trap lines. I will go to one. Thanks. Me too, I see no problem with that.

Longer shock cords help to have more tension on the trapeze wires when not in use, without adding too much tension when in use. I have a block at each...

Replacing the mast head might not be a crazy idea, If you find the right one for your mast.

There are different models, Here for instance I don’t know how different is your mast head, if the distance between the halyard and the mast is not t...

shortyfox wrote: This system is inferior to the kind that uses a steel ring with a twist shackle at the head of the sail but I'm stuck with it. Are y...

That’s cool So like a Cadillac. Or maybe a Chevrolet C15 :)Edited by Andinista on Sep 09, 2023 - 08:23 AM.

What's the objective, more speed? With a bigger sail or under stronger winds? Or is it more about the process than the end result?

It's actually the mast base that keeps the mast rotated (for this type of mast step), when raising there's nothing to do about it, at 4:19 of the vide...

mmmerlin wrote: I made a video of the whole set up process this time. (Then dismasted... 😕 I'm glad I could sail in between, it wasn't the first...

Pease share a picture! I would not recommend the mast base, i had a very dangerous incident long time ago: was pulling the boat out of the water from ...

Even though you would have the trailer near the ramp, beachwheels may make things easier, consider them if you didn't already: Its quite easy to take ...

Good idea. I guess you tied the loop knot and left it there, no need to tie it each time? Do you pull your body up with the line as the boat comes up...

..Edited by Andinista on Jul 12, 2023 - 10:40 AM.

You might as well use one to replace the winch wire or strap.Edited by Andinista on Jul 12, 2023 - 10:39 AM.

One of mine failed, one of the holes broke out. I fixed it with a chainplate that I tied to the fiberglass. It has worked like that for several years....

But the cost is not justifiable for a halyard. Aliexpress, 20 USD shipped to Chile. (just be patient) 4mm x 20m UHMWPE winch rope Not sure if it w...

I understand that sometimes it might not work, but how does removing the pivmatic solve the problem? You would have broken both rudders y instead of o...

In my case I replaced the bungees because they rarely worked. I probably needed newer and stronger ones but still, i prefer an extrrnal line with an a...

texastuma wrote: @Johnoau, That is one funky downhaul in your first picture. I bet it makes for a great transom extractor if you ever hit something. ...

I agarre with that, now that you mention it, i think i actually have a splice rather than a bowline, that works.

About the halyard, you don’t need the rope/wire type, that’s a different system with a lock at the front of the mast. Get a decent line, a cheap one w...

The one with integrated shackle is better in my experience, it rotates more consistently. This one works well for me, you just have to remember which...

Sew a strip of sail cloth along the foot, that worked for me. If you want to change the jib sheet angle to have the foot tighter, you need a more hori...