Like Sam; the same question, "what boat?" Personally, I would and do use Landenberger, 1D or Glasser. With the Euro down right now, opportunities fo...

It's a more complicated question than just leeway (side slip). Increasing the leeway also typically decreases the VMG b/c the boards increase boat sp...

tamumpower1 wrote: I don't understand why they work the winches/pedal constantly. Do they never get the sail trimmed and just leave it where it's at f...

Back during the aluminum Tornado mast days, because of the variance inherit in the extrusions, teams would buy multiple masts (like 10) just to get on...

The best option would be to race under SCHRS; all the tools to calculate the ratings are on the website.

MN3 wrote: I believe it means he is running with his dagger boards pulled up to half of their fully inserted depth. well - that's what i thought too b...

Damon, So, I think all of the foiling platforms that aren't the Vampire, or a boat with a top-load foil (A-cat) are going to have the same challenges...

Although I loved my Aquata Equipe XT, I agree with Mike; there are much better harnesses out there. I have a Magic Marine Ultimate II and love it. M...

The S9 is a ton of fun! There is a learning curve due to differences between how we're used to a beach cat responding and how the foilers respond, bu...

I've seen the Whisper in person and even been in the factory; although kinda cool, I think there are some design "issues" and better options available...

We keep a small variety of parts with us while sailing; typically, several pieces of spectra (10-12" long) as well as a 6-8 shackles of various sizes ...

Waxrules, replied to your pm.

Geeze Dick, you make it sound so hard! 😉 We showed up with a boat that hadn't been wet since 2008 and a new, untested custom rig that had never be...

catmodding wrote: Tested the main, not at the predicted strong winds. But 5-10 knts. And it is way to flat for those conditions, Downhaul almost lose...

That square weave is most likely a DP Dacron as mentioned above; funny enough, I just received a new light air Dacron jib (similar material, but light...

I've got a different perspective than sam99; hull dents don't bother me as much as board/rudder fairing. Yeah, maybe the current fast guys have beat ...

If the picture of the batten is of the cloth that the main is made of, it's dacron, NOT mylar. I'd use the dacron main for light air days, it won't f...

Of the boats that people have posted, the Prindle 19 is probably the best of the bunch; the Hobie 21 is WAY overpriced. If you're sailing in a shal...

I seriously doubt that you'll find a design for one online.... at least not a decent one; this is what the sail makers are really selling, their shape...

I might know where one is closer to you. The aircraft forks on the bottom of diamond wires is a known weak point, use the marine terminals, they're...

I might know where one is closer to you. The aircraft forks on the bottom of diamond wires is a known weak point, use the marine terminals, they're...

This sounds like the Marstom rudder system, does it look like this?

Fore/Aft: Approximately where the deepest chord depth is. Height above deck: Subject to personal preference; personally, I prefer it mounted on the...

You could try to use the Wayback Machine to pull up Nacra's old website and specs.

The best setup I've seen/used/had on a set of Hobie rudders was to "cut the cam" so that they don't move.

The best setup I've seen/used/had on a set of Hobie rudders was to "cut the cam" so that they don't move.

(Damon keep getting a json error when I post, hence the double up)Edited by wlrottge on Aug 19, 2016 - 11:34 AM.

MN3 has the correct answer. If you look at SCHRS Ratings, it will give you a relative relationship: F-18 = 1.000 N17 = 0.993 H-16 = 1.191 Torna...

I've got three in my quiver at the moment; Zhik, Kokatat MS-Fit Tour, Forward Sailing. The Zhik is GREAT, but when I'm doing a race where more signif...

My T is a last generation Marstrom, so I probably can't give you much information directly from that boat, but... There is a version of the Houlton p...