So I was waiting to see if anyone posted about lakes other than Lanier before I said anything. I have not sailed on other lakes in Nth Georgia but La...

Thanks guys. Appreciate the insight. I don't have a rivet gun, but that does'nt sound like a big deal. I heard that the end caps were expensive and...

Ordering a new tramp for my 5.0 and trying to find a leak in the port hull that has been driving my crazy all summer. David

Eric - I can't make this weekend. I'll send a PM and we can connect...thx

Eric - Are you on Lanier? I was planning a session of capsize/righting practice on Lanier in the next couple of weeks. I need to practice with my son...

I used them to repair and recondition my Nacra 5.0 main and jib. They came back nice and crisp, repaired main batten pockets, main foot, jib zipper a...

I have an '84 5.0 with the captive ball mast and pivmatic pop up rudders. I have not solo'd yet but have had 2 adults and my son on it in light winds...

The nice thing about the 5.0, having recently bought one, is that it is fast as TurboCat says (I just need to work on getting the speed out of it), it...

Good input guys, thanks. Knew I was going to get some good advice on this forum I will work on shifting my position around to see the impact - along...

Damon - great article, thanks. I'll have to read it more than a couple of times in order to work through it. I have a weather helm, which is good, a...

Wanted to provide an update. After looking at a new jib (and main of course as I was going to spend the money) - I decided to send both Jib and Main ...

Damon - thanks for the advice about the measurements aspect - did not realize the sheeting angles would impact that. My jib is pretty shot - so maybe...

Thanks Andrew for the link. I think to do it, that's the way I would go. Maybe I'll put him out on the trap as he weighs a lot less than 100lbs he w...

The preventer looks like a simple solution - I like simple. It will make life a lot easier. Thanks all David Nacra 5.0

Good advice! Thanks, David

Thanks. Interesting comment about sitting close to the front crossbeam - the opposite of what I thought of telling the wife to do. I thought further...

Perfect! The jib sheet jam preventer looks like it will solve my first problem. I'll try it when I get back to the lake. In looking at your second ...

Great thanks. Now that I know that it can be and has been done - I will go down this path - and take pictures as I go. Thanks again, David

OK WOW - got some advice like I asked for. Found a couple of options that are for sale and am going to look at those. Will make a choice based upon ...

All - thanks for the quick updates. Per suggestions I have updated my profile - I will be sailing at Lake Lanier just outside Atlanta. Lots of goo...