I agree with everything SamC said, but want to add another option. I've been using PLA+, which is in a whole different league from regular PLA. I'm c...

I have a Nacra Carbon and have had other 20' boats. Also raced on the CFR20, which is the hardest boat on gloves EVER (burned through a brand new set ...

RYA uses SCHRS ratings with the look-alike conversion for cats without PY numbers. As such, the SCHRS rating should be all that you need.

18-2 was the first beach cat that I owned myself. Five or six boats and 23+ years later I have an N20C and just a little more experience than I did ba...

There was a report written by a Russian team which detailed problems they had with their first generation N17. See if you can find it with Google.

klozhald wrote: I've used a fixed spreader bar in butt buckets and full harnesses of different types and never had it touching my body in any way. It ...

This is the gold standard for Tornado trampolines:br /> Used gear:

I've made some rudders from a production mold from a manufacturer. You made each half, then decked them flat with a router on a sled, then bonded them...

All depends on how the rudders were made, but I would not expect a significant quantity of microballoons. More likely a two-part expanding structural...

If anything, just update to the last generation of Nacra rudders. I wouldn't buy the latest and greatest Evo rudders though. Although they are a fas...

I'd wrap a strap around the beam in four places, where the hulls are attached. This keeps the boat from tilting in any direction. I certainly woul...

pknapp66 wrote: How are shipping costs on the parts from H2O shipped to the US? He's REALLY reasonable; a friend ordered a curved boom for his F-18 e...

You should just buy the bearing kit, or cut some delrin rods that are the right size and make them yourself JR at H2O Sensations is great, I ordered ...

My "old" main sheet is Aplha Dcup kbase mix. It was good, but to big for my new GP main blocks. New sheet is Coppa Dura 5500; seems ok so far, no comp...

I have an N20C and normally I'd just go measure the boom for you, but..... It's 900 miles away right now. First, I agree, add a boom! Boomless sucks...

I think you're going to have a hard time finding a book on the subject b/c that's the "thing" that high performance sail lofts sell. They aren't just...

I've added a set to a Tornado and installed at zero degrees angle of attack. Used small a-cat winglets and estimated that at 15 kts and 5 degrees dow...

bradinjax wrote: Buy a Fulcrum UFO I am not associated with UFO in any way but will probably own one sooner or later. Don't want to speak for the g...

There are a lot of variables for foiling boats, power to weight, beam, weight location, etc. The foiling boats are mostly designed from the ground up...

I've spent a TON of time on the I-20, but don't remember how the main halyard was setup.... I swear that we used a welded ring/shackle. Two things, f...

Looks like another scammer

Those are made by Martin Malcheski, EXCELLENT tiller extensions!! I've been using them for a couple of years and have been very happy with them!

The Marstrom setup is great, but it leaves a bit to be desired in the durability department. The sheeves are just riveted to the carbon block and whe...

I have used a similar setup for years and really like it. IMO the stainless rings are the best option because they won't fail and they stay out of th...

I'd keep it simple; use a corrosion inhibiter to keep it from degrading further. Possibly use a thin layer of material (UMHW "slick tape"?) to act as...

Why not put the current sheet in the new 8:1 blocks as it sounds like it is long enough and use a new "cheaper" (but safe) line in the 6:1 for the gin...

The old Nacra manual is available here: nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nacra-vintage-assembly-manual.pdf They don't give a prebend measu...

Distance racing, I carry a strap cutter that is in a quick access sheath on the outside of my lifejacket. Just tie the bungie to the block, nothing f...

halfcat wrote: In the event you turn over you can unwrap the line and release yourself safely.. Yeah.... No... No no no no no no no Have you ever tr...

At the GT300, Trey asked to see our safely lines, then he asked me to rig them like we would use them. He wasn't impressed when I coiled them up and s...