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Philip
Philip
@p-m
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Joined: January 14, 2004 6:42 am
Last seen: March 4, 2025 11:48 am
Topics: 7 / Replies: 909
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I'm with Badfish, anywhere but CA. :zunge: Huntsville is a very exciting area, has international airport, 5 hrs. to beach, close to Nashville (NFL a...

6 years ago
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Is there some way to keep the lower block from falling over when the mainsheet is loose not needed . . . why bother. . .

6 years ago
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I'm with you Sam. I hated the S-hook and got rid of it. Hated the original mast rotation system. I've got a very unique set up where there is syste...

6 years ago
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pknapp66 wrote: Philip, Do you have any pictures or could you describe how you set up the active downhaul? Thanks, Pete I'll look for some pictures ...

6 years ago
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The S hook was later, not earlier. Matter of personal preference. I'm set up with an active jib downhaul controlled from the traps. Self tacker. Ve...

6 years ago
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I have the rudders and possibly the castings and arms. PM me for your specific needs.

6 years ago
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Greetings Sailwyoming, Since this is an Alpha bow crossbar issue, not a Nacra beam issue, it would be helpful to start a new thread

6 years ago
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P.M. wrote: I have some Nacra jib tracks. Please Message me with pics, price etc.. Thanks I'm traveling but will get with you this weekend. I don't...

6 years ago
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leeboweffect wrote: I have some Nacra jib tracks. Please Message me with pics, price etc.. Thanks I'm traveling but will get with you this weekend. ...

6 years ago
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leeboweffect wrote: If you go this route, hunt down Nacra tracks. Tracks from a Hobie 18 don’t work with the Nacra Harken cars.They look the same, bu...

6 years ago
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The slop is between the rudder and the casting. Adjust the casting bolt and shim where necessary. Very little slop should exist in the crossbar. If t...

6 years ago
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Kevin, It's been done before but it's not easy on the NA. The bow foil creates issues with mounting the spin pole low enough to get under the foil. ...

6 years ago
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Based on the model year this should be the 6.0NA, which means it is rigged for a bridal foil. The foils are extremely rare to find, so are the dagger...

6 years ago
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rch701 wrote: I will be mounting a trolling motor to my rear beam too. My club has a beach into a mud slick and is always covered in logs. We have a...

6 years ago
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There is copious parking for vehicles and trailers. Look at google earth. Saturday race is to a mark that complements what boat you are racing (i.e....

7 years ago
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7 years ago
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. . .not sure how to take that. Here's how I would take it. Walk. Doesn't sound like he's interested in selling. To me it's a red flag to list it i...

7 years ago
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schoen.steve wrote: My inter 20 on a 10:1 total sheet length without traveller is about 35ft. I still need to trim off a couple feet. 8mm bzzz. Should...

7 years ago
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Here is the split tail in my album.

7 years ago
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For 10:1 Start with 13' of 3/16" dyneema spliced to 42' of 8mm Racing Sheet or similar. You will adjust/trim to length the end of the 3/16" to becket...

7 years ago
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catsalor wrote: Regarding the holes on the boards reducing windage... when did they legalize pot in FL? :lol:Edited by JohnES on Jun 24, 2018 - 0...

7 years ago
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I could see where his set up would be nice when sheeting from the windward net or near the ama. You're actively sheeting the leeward cleat yet droppi...

7 years ago
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MN3 wrote: I don't know why anyone wants wire anymore. This is the schit . . . my hesitation would be line chafe aloft (i know you said you use a jac...

7 years ago
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jeffbetts wrote: While waiting on a replacement bow/bridle foil to arrive for my Nacra 6.0NA, would it be feasible to tie two pieces of dyneema line f...

7 years ago
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JohnES wrote: Regarding the holes on the boards reducing windage... when did they legalize pot in FL? :lol:Edited by JohnES on Jun 24, 2018 - 01:...

7 years ago
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mikekrantz wrote: I replaced all of the standing rigging on an Nacra 20 and reduced the weight of the standing rigging by 75%. I think that this mig...

7 years ago
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After reading this I should have said "There are two cleats, one each for starboard and port"

7 years ago
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Having recently completed captain time on two large catamarans that use the "no-traveler" system, I speak from first hand experience. A Robertson & C...

7 years ago
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Dave, I replied to your PM. I've got 5.8 and 6.0 boards. Log in and check your private messages.

7 years ago
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This boat is indeed foam core. Make sure the advice you receive from the "experts" know this. 🙂 Add a picture of the damage.

7 years ago
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