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Larry Smith
Larry Smith
@lawrencer2003
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Joined: September 5, 2004 12:38 pm
Topics: 20 / Replies: 307
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Yep! I think I'll call the factory and see if I can get a template.

16 years ago
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If you are working an heavy wind day 20-25 with crew not cleating either sail, you will appreciate the ratchet feature.

16 years ago
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Postscript..The dealer knows the previous owners of my ride. As it was a racer, he suspects that the bottoms of the trunks were closed in and my board...

16 years ago
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Scott..Today on Lake Michigan is the definition of too windy for me. My son and I went for a 50+ bike ride instead. Stopped down at the beach. There w...

16 years ago
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Rope.. And what I got were handles. My old boards with Rope pulls work just fine and yes because the felt collected beach pebbles I removed upper and ...

16 years ago
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She's a stock boat and had been raced for most of her life. There is no evidence of any modifications to the trunks or any repairs. I think I'm the fi...

16 years ago
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I put her over on her side today and guess what? The forestay on the furling kit is exactly the same length as my normal forestay. Dropped the mast an...

16 years ago
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A tech problem I can help with! I had the same issues. 1) Clean and lube the track. 2) Non stretchy halyard. I got braided cord from West Marine....

16 years ago
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Philip, I will take the mast down and check lengths. Measure from the point of contact with the mast correct? No point in going out without...

16 years ago
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All is as you describe save the measuring. (and the packing slip said 5.8na) I think I'll take her out this weekend for a shakedown before I make any ...

16 years ago
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what line do you use in your furler? Looks quite thick in the picture?

16 years ago
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Might add that the instructions that came with the rig were crap. So thanks for the measurement specs.

16 years ago
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I used the new one. I think they sent me one that is too long. I will check however. It may also be a function of the hole adjusters for the foil.

16 years ago
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Good points. My shrouds were never in the bottom holes with the old rig so I know the mast is raked back too far. THing to do is what I should have th...

16 years ago
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Thanks gentlemen. As ususal you have been most helpful. I did not compare the length because this was to have been an out of the box deal. However my ...

16 years ago
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No set it up as per the instructions. Your set up Pretty much looks like mine. Forestay came with the kit. Mine however pulls the foil back while your...

16 years ago
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That's why I love this website. I know know one hell of a lot more about that %$#!!!!! positive rotator that catches my jib sheets all the time! S...

16 years ago
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Scott, My guess: The ARC22 you saw is Lizzie. Gold-ish sails? That would be her. Queen of Glencoe Beach. She has her own winch, four rollers, and n...

16 years ago
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We find that Paddling Vests for WW & Sea Kayakers work really well with Harness. Might want to try those. Other plus is that they have lots of adjustm...

16 years ago
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Fee's: Daily Annual Boathouse/Rescue Services: Storage: Sand Spaces Personal Lockers Sail Lockers Associated Clubs/Racing P...

16 years ago
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We have a 21'+ SC on our beach and the owner told me last summer that SC's actually are quite prone to pitch poll. Kinda surprised me.

16 years ago
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Happens on our beach as well on the busy weekends, mostly the regulars are out all day. My pet peeve is the boats that just sit there rotting away. I ...

16 years ago
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Boy do I not feel like working today...I think a register of prime water by region is a great idea! Here are my faves: NJ: Round Valley Reservoir...

16 years ago
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Andrew..Your story is all too familiar. Its why I never let non sailors drive and why I'm very careful about what conditions we go out in. Always a...

16 years ago
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Great Topic: In my experience the commentary prior to capsize goes like: Her: Larry we're flying a hull! I don't like this! Are you un-cleated? Is ...

16 years ago
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1) Its a HULL. (Pontoon makes me crazy) sorry..pet peeve. 2) You would be better off finding a hull close to the age of your boat. We have new boats a...

16 years ago
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Thanks. No one I talked to at the beach had the foggiest idea as to how to do this. I will make it known that I possess this tool once done.

16 years ago
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