This should help with your first question, and your additional question on how do I do it 😆

MN3 wrote: Thanks Sam. I sailed last sat in 15-20 and it didn't hurt then but is pretty bad all week I will talk with my GP and get a referral to an ...

Depends on where you're sailing and what kind of sailing you're doing. If for just recreation... I would take the N20 My only issue with the N20 was...

It may be the same part they used for the Inter 20/18 bow tang as they were being made alongside each other for a while. Either way, if one side fail...

charlescarlis wrote: Love the new NACRA's though - I see that the 570 isn't going to be in regular production anymore though. Shame, because I think...

18-2 Glaser Sails... they raced this boat and we're champions on it for a number of years.. they have made two 18-2 sails for me.. The cost is more...

That is a blast out of the past

Unless the frame is bent, and if it is a Trailex trailer, why not just rebuild it. Trailex or eTrailer should have the parts you need Trailex -br />...

Would the Hobie part work?

I have gotten a few of the first emails... I always respond, "sorry I deal with cash and in person, if you're still interested call me on the phone pr...

Just order them from Murray's Marine.

MN3 wrote: also not that many people can step a 38.5 mast without crapping themself (even with help) Can be done single handed.... just not someth...

what is surfglass? is it S-glass/ S-2 fiberglass. ? SurfGlas was Geoff Prindle's original company... br />Edited by JohnES on Jul 27, 2021 - 0...

Depends on the year of the 18-2. There were some hull failures on the early boats that had Surfglass adding an additional bulkhead and stringer to th...

Recommend Glaser Sails.. the built one for a local Dart 18 sailor and he swears buy it.

My answer is yes. There are a few in my area, and when they first appeared the west coast dealer was offering demo rides on them. Fun little boat e...

You really can't pre-tension (load up) the main beam and dolphin striker while the main-beam is still on the boat. It needs to be taken off and done ...

gahamby wrote: I couldn't stand the sight of that hot pink sail. Sell it and get one that has the colors you like..

I have owned a 5.8 and another came to my attention a year or so ago... it was a 95, I think one of the last ones to leave the factory. I passed on ...

If it were me doing this, I would measure in a couple of inches and install a pad eye to keep the geometry right for the brindle tang... you're going...

CatFan57 wrote: Thanks a lot for the reply, Bill Mattson, aose, so I'm looking to make something more sure-fire. Hope you're able to make that trip...

klozhald wrote: Well, it's 1200 miles from me, so what would make this attractive: 1. Provide secure on the beach cat storage during the event. 2. Re...

ziper1221 wrote: The lower the better. less moment arm for the top to bend over. (done that) Make sure there is enough clearance for the tangs on the...

charlescarlis wrote: No-orange peek, for me at least is a function of temperature and amount or temperature of thinner. With perfection, you only ge...

While you are at also check the mast post area on the main beam for corrosion.

charlescarlis wrote: Sprayed REALLY well through a standard HVLP/Harbor Freight gun w/1.4 tip. No orange peel with that gun? What pressure setting...