Thanks - I'll look into 4200. And I'll repeat it again here: Domestic silicones suck. Completely useless on boats and a real PITA to clean off. I'...

For years I've been a big fan of Sikaflex, but of late Tom Haberman has really sold me on 3M 5200.

I honestly don't know why clamcleats are even made in plastic, the way they burn out. They're just stupid. I got into a fight with a guy on the Aqua...

Then I got it backwards... or they might not have been strict in the naming convention when transitioning from one to the other.

IIrc, the (original) magnum wings were multiple parts bolted together, and the later sx wings were single-piece welded assemblies. Other than that, v...

Very probably, more of us have done it than will admit. In the early 80s, coming off the water as it was getting dark at Ghost Lake (AB), I took down...

I'm with you on that. I have a little coil of SS lock wire in my kit "just because", but I've never actually used it. I tighten a little past finger...

Rules vary everywhere, but usually allow 3'-6' overhang beyond the lights before you have to add a flag (daytime) or a light (night) on the longest bi...

dssaak wrote: I am curious in how you pin the forestay while you hold the mast? Since you didn't quote, I'm not sure you're replying to me, but if so...

There is no universal answer - it depends on the boat and situation. I have always stepped the Mystere mast solo by hand. The H18 was a special situ...

saskh18: Just PMed you as it's possible I'll be in your neighborhood this weekend.

Kevin, that's an excellent piece, and the pictures add a million bucks to it. You just can't do any better than showing a pair sailing reasonably ser...

Not to get too OT here, but I now find myself in the uncomfortable position of having to defend those awful things - for a specific purpose. I've nev...

waiex191 wrote: Here is my rope stopper in action: If you look at about the 1:00 mark you will see him drop the sheet on a gybe. the stopper keeps ...

There are a few places where I've found those balls handy, mainly on my trapeze adjusters because putting your fingers around one is a lot nicer than ...

Edchris177 wrote: Unfortunately, no. Your Govt will not yet let Canadians in for non essential travel. Bit of a bummer. I used to make numerous trips...

waiex191 wrote: I heard it went to someone in Idaho. Anybody here? Not true. Went to Cleveland.

bradinjax wrote: tacking.... learn to tack the boat efficiently/effectively. it can be more difficult than it looks. This is particularly important f...

HVAC geeks. Whoda thunk?

Totally right. One of the things you're going to get while just messing around is how high you can jack that windward hull up, just for fun (okay, an...

I mean, this is all a matter of taste, but in terms of what I see as practicality... One of the most important pieces of your rig is the hiking strap...

No problem, I understand "oversubscribed". If anyone's interested, though, lemme know. I can have them done by a little local house, should be prett...

Cool. Want me to throw you my file?

I mean, I dig the merch as much as the next guy, but dude, that's a $50 USD hat. If I may... A few years back I scanned the old Caterpillar hat logo...

My vote is for the H18. Big and rugged. At that price point, don't settle for one with obvious defects, and for god's sake make sure you get the H17...

I have no idea what you're trying to say about mature markets.

More often than not I've done this at the dock, so the rudders are a non-issue, and instead of walking back (off the dock!) we just push the boat away...

waiex191 wrote: Also I would replace the carabiner clip with something that swivels. I would not hesitate to use a hardware store grade swivel. Actu...

Reeving the main: What you're describing is the other picture he linked to. And I wouldn't be too quick to judge this boat by the standards we norma...