shipchips1 wrote: Someone was asking about GPSs, I have a Garmin eTrex 20 Velcro-ed to my boom with a bungee lanyard attaching it firmly to the boom...

I always carry a VHF, cell phone and GPS even on inland lakes. Better safe than sorry.

Actually, for a boomed rig, leach tension will decrease initially (and maybe the whole distance of the traveler) as you let the traveler out. The main...

Even with a good crew I could never make playing the downhaul work well. Just too much friction between the luff rope and the mast track. It would de-...

Of course only a one-design fleet will allow boats to be as equal as possible but for a formula fleet the F18s have done quite well keeping it even. ...

I have always played the traveler to de-power in gusty conditions. Its a personal preference and works well for me. My crew is not strong enough to pl...

Pre 1990 (or so) Nacras had clew plates, after that they went to a clew traveler. This was a piece of Harken track with a traveler car and cleat. The ...

It would be fine for just cruising around the lake.

I sailed a Nacra 5.5 Uni for a couple of years. Plenty of power and easy to handle solo. Should be robust enough for a bit of beaching also.

I can comment on the N5.8 since I've owned 4 of them in the past. Its a very good boat for a beginner with lots of potencial to push it as you become ...

tiger2216 wrote: Used to trailer a P16 and a Nacra 5.8 with Rudders attached. Just used a rope tied to the cross bar to hold the rudders up. For that ...

Used to trailer a P16 and a Nacra 5.8 with Rudders attached. Just used a rope tied to the cross bar to hold the rudders up. For that matter I also lef...