I love flying a hull downwind on the 5.5. just like any boat, the more perpendicular you are to the wind, the more you'll fly a hull. So jibe, set...

I use them (the type in Dave's first paragraph). Basically the Ronstan 20s and 30s. I put a 30 on tonight actually to add some length to my trap bun...

Ouch!

Which spreaders did you use? P18 spreaders are a touch bigger than 5.5 spreaders (which I assume are the same as teh post 84 5.2 spreaders). I also ...

I gotta say that if that had been in existence when I started my project I might have gone that route. It's exactly what I was looking for originally...

/agree with both of the above. I even use a uniquely colored traveler sheet, tied to the main.

I've used a 1/4" sta-set jib sheet before, and on my boat (not sure which boat it was at the time) it was horrible. The load from the sail made it im...

I guess I never said, but I use 5/16" sta-set for the jib sheet, as it's actually not handled that much, and it stays on the boat in the sun all summe...

I do use vectran for my tramp lacing...given the chance I'd switch it to dyneema (as it feels less 'slick'), but I like the lack of creep for the tram...

Sta-set for all halyards, rudders, up/down hauls, jib sheet....basically sta-set for everything except the main sheet, for which I prefer fancy stuff....

Check that the rudders aren't on backwards. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I've seen it three times in as many years now -- the rudders get removed...

Got any pics of what's left of the rod?

What's wrong with the regular hook? Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I don't think getting separated from the boat should be a big priority.

When I chose the speakers, I opted for cheap, b/c to me that meant 'replaceable'....sadly it never occurred to me that at the point I'd damaged a spea...

Yep, but I was planning to fly. If that changes I'll let you know.

Lookin at the pics a 580 is pretty close. main beam jib sheeting, kick up boards, 19', but boomless (which I think you're underrating) I've never se...

Alright, start practicing in front of the mirror: "Sorry K, at this point a Falcon is the only choice left...and at the rate parts are breaking, can w...

Changing it up again? I thought I just read you saying you were tired of changing boats. =) An SL16 is probably a bit of a good mix, even if it's s...

Nice! Sounds like you've been busy. I've got a similar adventure in my future.

Like they said...you can get it totally dry if you work at it enough, but it's probably a bit better than average as it is.

DO NOT put in inspection ports for the sake of draining it. Yes you have to lift the bows to dump the water out of the drains. It's not an issue at ...

I just used marine-tex type stuff. At the time I'd never used epoxy, but it still was a good choice as even epoxy wouldn't have added much strength w...

It is polyester, basically all the cats are polyester in the original layups. You should still use epoxy over polyester IMO. I had a similar issue. ...

Obviously you can never be totally sure that you won't have to go back in, but imo you should fix all you can and then epoxy it. You're right, the e...

I would never use poliglow just because of their horrible website.

twilliams.907 wrote: Oh yeah, another option is to leave it how it has been for the last 30 years and quit worrying. I like this option the best. Of...

No, the speakers would be inaudible without some sort of enclosure. They also wouldn't stand up to the elements being fully exposed. The hulls work ...

I think I'm going to add 'stripping video from Facebook' to my resume..PITA. Anyway, here: Edited by yurdle on Mar 01, 2011 - 09:51 PM.

I took a T-amp and made a semi water-tight enclosure, and hung it in a cat bag inspection port storage bag thing. Then removed the rear inspection po...

Looks good bud. If only you had a graphic designer to really make it *pop*. =D You thinking of running the Dash this year w/ that H18?