As a first-timer, I'm a bit intimidated by the rigging process. I'm wondering if anyone could counsel me on the chronology of the process ... where to start,...
I use 20# surflon braided steel cable http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/tackle_2061_384027804 for the rigging with crimps. I have adjustable length hooks on the ends of...
On pg 9 of the instruction book it says to make the lower side stay assembly out of one piece of wire. I did this at first and the upper crimp slipped under...
I want to replace my mast. I made a couple of minor mistakes when building the first one, nothing major. You can barely see the scarf joint but the spreader is...
It never fails to surprise! there is always a better way to skin a cat! Have built six solings, never did like that lower shroud arrangement, with the sliding...
... Sounds great, that piece of Cypress, go for it! As far as masthead crane, why not use a knitting needle? It is nice aluminum, you just bent it to a right...
Spruce is good-but shape it and get it very smothe, If you can find a three eighths thick piece of T56 aluminum shape it and drill some lightening holes...
What helped me a lot was to go look at a couple of other boats and measure some of the dimensions myself. It helps to have an eyeball on a rig to help see how...
THREE EIGHTHS ???!! Check the current photos. I made this one from 6061T6, .062 thick and it's bulletproof. WAY stronger than the silly brass one that's in the...
Don't mean to knock the Victor Kit, it is as good as there is, but using braded fishing leader wire instead of the wire which comes with the kit is a...
I stayed with solid wire but I have to agree with you that getting stuck by it is no fun. Braided would be better as long as you can avoid fraying. I am a part...
I described this a while back and then I actually followed thru and did it!! (Sprains shoulder patting self on the back) I just posted a picture of my halyard...
We sail the S1M in Palm Beach Gardens with 15-20 boats. Our big time in the winter may see 25+ boats on the line. We split into two fleets when over 30 boats...
I still recommend a lower and upper shroud.The rules permit it and it adds a lot to tuning options.It also keeps the mast upright in a bad collision that may...
If it has a good,straight grain -go for it.I am sailing a mahogany stick just because it looks so pretty. As you have heard SO MANY times on this site : A poor...
I though it might be useful to point out that using 'braided' line (it's actually wound, not braided) for the 'diamond stay' arrangement built per kit plans...
What is left of theGolden Triangle MYC sails solingsIOM scooners,and one design,onWed-Sat.-and Sun--you might find a few EC-12s onSun. Great venue--any kind of...
... ============================================================= I think you are not asking this question properly. Florida is a big place. I suggest you...
some of current braids are knotable... the more wires in the braid the more flexible...hence the more knotable. I have knoted 20# 7 strand using a bowline with...
i noticed that your jib stay/forestay attachment seems pretty high? How are able to get it that high and still bein compliance with rule 5.4??? ... From:...
... Punta Gorda, Florida has 2 active sailing clubs with Soiling fleets. The Edison Model Sailing Club sailing at the Edison College campus, and the Sun Coast...
I sail in the winter with the Suncoast club in Punta Gorda. Very active group. We sail three fleets with often 10-12 boats per fleet. Sail each Saturday and...
Hi all, Have been trying to access Victor`s website for 2 days, no response. Anyone know what`s going on. Website down, vacation, out of buisness ??? Dick M...
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