Dogboy wrote: If drilling a round tube (or any metal part really), be sure to center punch before drilling. Otherwise the bit will wander and your hol...

This is the size tubing for the tiller crossbar on the legacy Nacras. Buy whatever length you need then drill it to suit. Or, measure the the GCat's t...

I use three of these per side on the jib, about 40% of the way back from the luff. On the main I use five per side, two above the hounds, 40% back, an...

I currently run this 6:1 Nautos set on my Nacra 5.0. Two seasons and absolutely no issues. Much cheaper than Harken. Note that this set is now standar...

MN3 wrote: from the video looks like the failure originated at the connection on the bow , you can see it wobbling pre beam failure Yes, the dolphin ...

tnell wrote: Where did you get this info from on the pre-bend? I'm not challenging it, just trying to learn from it. I'm not sure that it's in the ma...

My conversion has become a reality, PTL: I went with the Ronstan 6 wheel car and a bracket/cleat setup the folks at Brisbane Catamaran Centre offer...

Ditto Wolfman's comment above on the why. I run a Nacra 5.0 which uses the same jib as the 5.2. In getting to know the 5.0 over the last two years I ...

tradisrad wrote: I bought the dive case for my Virb after the first one got water in it and it stopped working. I'd also recommend tying a lanyard to ...

I had one on my MacGregor 25. When it would get rough (never actually had it lock up) I would put it in a bucket (with a tight sealing lid) of water w...

Looks great, good work. tominpa wrote: replacement front beam caps You found new caps? If so where/price?

One of our local sailors has an SC-17. I've always liked the boat for it's performance and stability due to the very large bows. Get your wallet prepa...

I have the Viking ports and use the fat bags which work very well. Just double zip lock bag anything that must stay dry.

Nice explanation Ed.Edited by leeboweffect on May 19, 2017 - 12:17 PM.

MN3 wrote: why not use shroud coves? I've always used them on my shrouds and they are quite a scar saver. I have the nicopress/thimbles on my bridle ...

Pics as promised. Basically, 1-1/4" X 1/8" aluminum stock and a cable clamp from Home Depot: It's mounted to the forestay and bent near the botto...

I designed and fabricated my own mount which I plan to further refine as this was it's debut. The camera is a Garmin VIRB. I'll post some pics later.

I stick with the Nicopress idea (thimbles and ovals) primarily because it's cheaper. I recently replaced all of my standing rigging and at the onset o...

klozhald wrote: Have you considered Bearing Buddies? Have run Bearing Buddies for years and they work quite well. I now use the knock off version fro...

MN3 wrote: sure beats losing a wheel while on the road Nothing will buzz kill a weekend of sailing faster than a broken down trailer!!!

I see a properly installed mast rotator, two abreast or am I just having double vision :-O

Here's the last word on hog rings from Suncor. I buy them through West Marine branded as Seafit. br /> br /> From experience, beware the cheap crap o...

tamumpower1 wrote: If you make the added square top area out of a clear material and the pin top shape out of something colored maybe no one will noti...

Edchris177 wrote: This is the setup when they went to the 1.5" ball, at least '84 & beyond. the photo is a 5.7, the only difference the 5.0 uses a sho...

Thanks to all for your replies. Thanks Ed for your generous offer. I didn't know that the centered arrangement was so widespread. I had to really dig...