Ok thanks for the replies. Here is a photo of the mast base, it covers up the bottom area mostly. I talked to an aluminum welder about fixing the ...

I am going to go with nofearofflying's Nacra 5.7 mast. Thanks for the responses, this is an awesome resource for those of us sailing 25+ year old cat...

Nofearofflying, I sent you a PM. Very interested in the mast. You said you won't be back till 4/1/2022 - did you mean 4/1/2021 ?? Spring of '21 wo...

Nacra 5.7 on Squam Lake, NH videos:br />

The eyestraps showed up today and the Harken Eyestrap Standard H137 from APS fit the 1/4 rivets perfectly. Now the block is solid and I can pull hard...

Thanks all for the suggestions! I thought about the box wrench on a hockey stick and I am sure it would work but would take a while to get it lined u...

I found a photo of a Nacra 5.7 jib with three vertical battens at SLO Sail & Canvas. I assume the 5.0 would have two battens.

The cross bar was a challenge to take apart, as the PO used adhesive caulk to seal the cross bars to the decks. It took a while to get the caulk out ...

Thanks for all the replies! I will try to soak it in penetrating oil and see if I can punch it out with the 9/16 socket supporting the sleeve. Most ...

I was very impressed at how fast the 5.7 is in light air (5 - 10 knots) solo. When the wind picks up to 10 - 15, I flatten the main sail and let the ...

Sorry for multiple posts - I received an error message and thought it wasn't working.Edited by SquamTrac16 on Aug 02, 2016 - 11:44 AM.

My 13 year old son and I sailed my Nacra 5.0 on Squam Lake, NH last week in 15-20 mph winds and 2-3 foot waves on a 90 f day. We had a blast splashin...

My 13 year old son and I sailed my Nacra 5.0 on Squam Lake, NH last week in 15-20 mph winds and 2-3 foot waves on a 90 f day. We had a blast splashin...

I wouldn`t bring a young kid on a Nacra 500 (like someone under 12), the Getaway would be great for that. So if you are looking for a family boat the ...

sailkote is not the correct product for bearings. Yes I know that now, but at the time it seemed like it was helping to free the car. Eric is it the...

Thanks! I don't think it broke from hitting the end, at least not in the last two years that I have owned the boat. The car wasn't sliding well and ...

You guys inspired me to clean up my 1987 Nacra 5.0. I have cleaned the hulls with Barkeeper's Friend and sanded some rough spots with 400 grit. I am...

I recently upgraded my worn out plastic cleats with new aluminum clamcleats from Murrays and the Pivmatics are now holding the rudders down much bette...

I saw that boat on craigslist - looks like a great deal. I have sailed a Trac 16 for about 12 years and recently upgraded to a Nacra 5.0. Here is a ...

I would have to cut the batten pockets to remove the battens, so I think I will leave it alone for now. I just found a nice article on roller furling...

What is the best way to deal with the little battens in the leach of the jib when roller furling? Furl the sail with the battens sticking out? Cut t...

Thanks for the suggestions. I like the idea of adding a line from the blocks to the clew - for now at least. Thanks for the photo Wolfman - it helps...