I have gone cheap with the plastic tires and no cradles.. it was a huge hassle. If you are using them ONLY on soft sand with no rocks, the plastic wor...

you can also use shaving cream to keep the balls in place and simply rinse away the shaving cream when done Good to know... My Tornado has a Ronstan...

Chuck,, I use iNavX on my cell phone. I sail GB as well. I have used it during the Dash as well. It does cost money, but if you are doing trips in th...

I know the car. The bearings are not enclosed. You will need a loading car. I may have one. It is a blue piece that looks like a traveler track. It ha...

Been rescheduled for October 26th. NOR:

If you need a rigger, I have two in Galveston Bay area that do good work. Both do Mail Out work. PM me.

mikekrantz wrote: If you tie a bowline in any of the 12-strand dyneema lines, it will slip under pressure. However, if you put a couple of drops of s...

mikekrantz wrote: If you tie a bowline in any of the 12-strand dyneema lines, it will slip under pressure. However, if you put a couple of drops of s...

Check the rake of each rudder. Even if a rudder is back 1/8", it can make a huge difference. Next, check the fairing of each rudder. If the front edge...

You can use Dyneema or something equivalent. For this boat, a bowline will be sufficient. I have used 7/64" tech-12 on my Prindle 19 with a large jib ...

I have had a P-19 and a modified 18-2 since 1990-ish. I had turbo charged my 19. I added a bow foil and a larger jib and a square top main. The jib a...

spags wrote: Hello fellow prindle 15 or 18 sailors. Just wondering if you ever had the rivets in your mast hinge plate get loose or pop out after rais...

rch701 wrote: I raced 33.4 miles on Saturday (+22 miles back) in varying wind conditions. I started off sailing downwind in 5-8 mph and zig-zagging mu...

rch701 wrote: I am looking to tool around with mounting a used spinnaker on my Nacra 5.0 and my buddies 5.2. I found a used H16 spin for $50 that need...

On my 19, I used a bow foil (similar to a N6.0) with a chute. I had a spreader on the pole below the foil, but I attached the side stays to the forest...

On my 19, I used a bow foil (similar to a N6.0) with a chute. I had a spreader on the pole below the foil, but I attached the side stays to the forest...

On my 19, I used a bow foil (similar to a N6.0) with a chute. I had a spreader on the pole below the foil, but I attached the side stays to the forest...

To clarify from a couple of comments. I am currently racing a P 18-2 modified and a classic Tornado. But, I have also raced P19s, N5.8s, N5.2s, N6.0s ...

When we belonged to the yacht club, I exclusively launched from a ramp. I had installed 2 1" PVC vertical tubes on the inside sterns. These would keep...

badfish wrote: I am looking for ways to tie down 2 coolers on a Getaway/wings. Was thinking of mounting pad eyes just in front of the wings to tie the...

Very good conversations... I agree that it is the sailors that build the fleet, not the manufacturers or dealers. If we rely on the dealer to support ...

TCDYC does a gathering at the Dike the second Saturday of every warm month. Nothing official organized, but a fun group that gathers, chats, sails, an...

I have to do the same thing. After you drill the hole, over drill the hole, fill with epoxy and redrill. This will help any water seeping in between t...

I have taken my Rottweiler many years ago and recently I’ve taken my German shepherd. The GSD is not a fan of the movement or the splashing water.

I prefer the screw in style; one can feel like it gets a better seal. On your current hatch, is there still the large O-ring gasket? I have found ma...

catsalor wrote: OK so I am convinced that my main is the right size for my nacra 5.2 but the jib is getting replaced I have 2 very strong mounting bra...

I have a cut down Tornado main, which I made a square top. On my P-19, it became a great heavy air main as it was about 2' short. It happens to fit th...