so what is the best system on a 5.2 for my rudder to stay up when I am beaching, I agree with Dave that pull down recleats itself half way up.

Aha The Nacra way, you need a jib sheet preventer. There are plenty of pictures on the technical gallery.

Oh Dave by the way your boat looks great. I really like the jib block set up.

What pray tell me are pivmatics? The Nacra rudder system on a Nacra 5.2 is wanting?

Sometimes the facts get in the way of a good story.

Thanks, one thing I had to raise an eyebrow to is a razor blade.You can screw up in 1 minute what will take hours to fix.

Dave where would i be w/o your help.

You guys are great.

Erice what is covering your jib traveler wires? Great video, you have convinced me to go sail w/o a jib today. I hope I can tack w/o one

Guys what is the heck is a barberhauler? Exactly

erice you are wise beyond your years

Prindle is easier for a poor sailor (me). Better design and easier to set up

Great I am amazed about how much info is out there'

Hey Dave call me ignorant or naive but I always thought that sailing with a jib is much easier than without especially for beginners

Well Dave I have been replacing parts these two weeks and get out of school(teacher) today and have been salivating waiting for tomorrow. Then I read ...

I will jump in for 5

Andrew never lets the facts stand in the way of a good story.

I will let you know how they come out. It is experimental at this stage.

My beams are 4 inch diameter and 3 7/8 inside diameter. I am having aluminum ones made (free). I will see how that goes. The pvc sounds good but his b...

Murray is out and they are the ones that told me. I am wondering about wood. Either turn them ona lathe or use a 4 inch hole saw out of marine plywood...

I grew up on Mobile Bay. All I can say is if you think it is, it is.Everyone has their their own competency level.

on the jib halyard I have two jam cleats on the mast. One for the main halyard, 1 for the jib halyard and 1? for the downhaul? The thing that throws m...

Thanks you guys are very helpful. I am taking the boat out this morning. I am sure I will have question tonight