Mark - your layup schedule is similar to what I used when I recored Rhapsody. I used 2 layers 17oz bi-axial fabric with the build in 8 ounce mat on one side for both outer and inner skin, strengthening the outer skin because it was paper thin in spo
Brandon at Pirate Cove had a "New" rudder from "the olde days" last summer when I was repairing 526s with penetrating epoxy. might still have it at a good price. Pirate Cove given choice off shore ... balanced rudder. I think
Saturday, was #3 weather, 15-20 with gusts to 28 from the West along with sudden 40-degree wind shifts. Sunday was a moderate 8-10 from the West, still shifty with occasional puffs in the high teens. Monday surprised with a steady Southeasterly at 10
I can't believe that while this was going on they got the jenny neatly off the deck. although the main looks well secured. Showdown doesn't have data on the J29 owners site other than to indicate it is a west coast boat. Oh OK ... look at the 2nd
I cleaned the injectors-I haven't check the spray pattern and check the exhaust elbow (it was in really good shape-just some soot) The engine will start very quickly run for a few seconds and slowly die like it is out of fuel. I thought I might hav
we have been using 7+ oz for last 15 years or so ... great to have off shore ... but does weigh a bit more when hoisting. It feels bullet proof. If you do a lot of 15-20+ wind it is best choice. full battens also add a bit of weight. We used a full
Earl turned out to be a non-event for the RI area. It weakened to Category 1, and moved further east. We had 48kts clocked at the Navy Marina as the maximum wind here on Friday night. Not too much rain either. We had a nice day here on Saturday,
There is a good post race summary on the Friction Loss Blog that I've posted below. What worked, what didn't The boat was well-prepped from the point of view that we took everything off and got it back together the way it was, only stronger and mor
The Vee Jay regatta schedule is at Naples Sailing Schedule 2010-2011 Season So OK we may be a little tame compared to racing "up Nort" but still a lot of fun ... eventhough we are known to leave the dock at 45 degrees ... is generally wa
roger, roger they did hit mark as well and did turn ... we eventually did turn ... probably not as soon as we should have, but I just couldn't get in the mood to do a turn in glass. my "Starboard" was a token "bluff" call. We di
Originally Posted By: Bob RutschMark, this seems consistent with what I have seen in our fleet over these many years. The keel must be fair to be competitive, but it's not necessary go all the way down to the templates and max chord length in order t
