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lakewateree
@lakewateree
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Joined: October 31, 2010 3:42 pm
Topics: 20 / Replies: 175
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If you've got the coin for an ARC 22 then you have lots of options! Don't see used 22's very often, so you're either talking new or really patient?!?...

7 years ago
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I can echo that. Robbie is an excellent coach and is very patient. They now have the bluetooth headsets so you can talk back and forth in real time ...

8 years ago
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Sc17 and 19 masts are 28ft. They are heavy masts but they are sweet boats. I'd suffer the heavy mast over the other boats

8 years ago
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We use these in firm ground, not the best for sand. I think they are easier to set than screw anchors. I usually anchor one under the front beam at ...

8 years ago
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I've got sails for my SC20 and a self tacking Jib for my SC17 from Smyth. Sails were nice and the prices were really good. I've seen some comment th...

8 years ago
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I've had Boat US for years on my F16 and A cats. Rates have been reasonable, $250ish/year on the F16 and $300ish/yr on the A Cats. I just bought a n...

8 years ago
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newer A's have bonded beams so no bolts, solid platform.

8 years ago
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I had that bought but in the SC19XL version (daggerboards). I had a set of plugs from Aquarius to insert in the daggerboard trunks if I didn't want t...

8 years ago
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I've had a couple SC17's and they are by far my favorite boardless boat. The masts are heavy but I could put mine up by myself if I didn't have help ...

8 years ago
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That Supercat 19 in Florida (if we are talking about the same one) is a nice boat. At least it was when I had it a couple years ago. It's a SC 19 XL...

8 years ago
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Many, if not most, A cat guys trailer there boats on the beams, not like normal cats on cradles. I'll attach a couple pictures of mine to give an idea...

8 years ago
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Columbia Sailing Club on Lake Murray in Columbia, SC and also on Lake Wateree in Camden, SC. You're welcome to come anytime you want! I'll pm you my...

8 years ago
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Bob, I see you're in Mooresvile, NC, I hope you will come and join the EMSA racing. We have a good fleet of A's at most races (3-6). I'm about 1.5h...

8 years ago
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+1 for the Zhik

8 years ago
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I got 15'7" for the luff and 7'7" for the foot on the spare one I have. It's a Posey made jib.

9 years ago
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In have all of mine through Boat US and have been happy with them. I've had one claim where a man shaped hole appeared in my F16 main sail during a c...

9 years ago
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Eric, You might just need new buttons on your beams. The telescoping beams have delrin 'buttons' on them that help it slide smoothly. Tom still sel...

9 years ago
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That's a friend of mine that sets up the 20 solo. He usually sails the Mug Race solo, but I crewed for him a couple years ago. He has solid beams li...

9 years ago
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I've redone 2 20's amd have had to replace the bow tangs in each of them. It's a pretty good job, but not impossible. Here's a thread on the Aquarius...

9 years ago
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I resisted spending the money onthe Zhik for a long time, used a magic marine bucket harness that I really liked. I have not regretted buying the Zh...

9 years ago
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I've sprayed 3 boats with 2 part polyurethanes, 2 of them were DuPont imron. They turned out great and the one is still have stills looks nice a coup...

9 years ago
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Red Gear Racing in Clear Water, Florida. Robbie Daniel (Olympic campaigns on the Tornado), is one of the nicest guys you'll meet and is really patien...

9 years ago
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SC17 is an awesome boat. You can buy a gin pole to raise it from Aquarius. The mast is heavy but in no way insurmountable. I'm 5'6" 155 and can rai...

9 years ago
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They are pretty cool for sure. I'd never heard of them until last year, the guys at Aquarius started putting them on the ARC 22's and some of the big...

9 years ago
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I put a top down furling spinnaker on my SC20. It's easy to furl and unfurl, no line loads. I think for racing I prefer the snuffer like on our F16, ...

9 years ago
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I put a top down furling spinnaker on my SC20. It's easy to furl and unfurl, no line loads. I think for racing I prefer the snuffer like on our F16, ...

9 years ago
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The obvious solution is to buy an F16! We've got a decent fleet of them where you race Ted.

9 years ago
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Search out the NACRA dealers. I know there's one down in Florida,Key sailing I think. They should be able to get you a plug amd play kit for your bo...

10 years ago
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The recommended setting for the mast rake on the SC's is 5 degrees, but I know some run more than that. I've pitch poled the 17 before, so it happe...

10 years ago
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The Supercats have a righting system for solo righting, plus their just great boats!

10 years ago
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