Does anyone know where I can get a Butterfly cover and a splashguard replacement? I know Hedlunds have them but am looking for a better price...Any bargains...
Hi, As far as the splashguard I do not know of any other source except suggest finding a used one and have re-done. Actually they come out pretty good. I...
I would imagine that you might be able to get a splash guard from the manufacturer as well. Best way to get a hold of them is through Hedlund Marine, of ...
Dear Butterfly Sailors, I sent in a check 1/8/03 to join the NBA, but I haven't heard or received anything from the Association. Does the NBA have a newsletter...
You raise a very good question . What is the status of the association ? We have about ten butterflys in glenview Il. and we would like to use the association...
John Welch
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I John and Gary! Yes, the National Butterfly Sailing Assoication is still alive! Sorry for the delay in responding to you. I seem to have let things slip on...
Looking for something fun to do with your butterfly this summer? *** SINGLE HANDED NATIONALS JULY 8-10 *** We just received news from the Spring Lake Yacht...
Thank you Pete for the reply. I'm glad to see that the Association is still active, and I'm looking forward to receiving the Newsletter. Take care. Gary Zamzow...
Sorry for the second special notice, Butterfly fans! This just in from the Commodore: There is one change to the 2003 Single Handed Regatta announcement that...
Hi, John - I believe the class rules call for 10 boats minimum in a fleet, if I am not mistaken. All you need to do is contact the NBA commodore. Betsy...
From Betsy Anderson, Butterfly Commodore - I have already heard from three people in Texas that are coming to the nationals in G.R. and Gordon McBride in...
From the Commodore: I have one announcement that should go on the internet if at all possible. It regards the Chronicle Cup that has to be postponed due to...
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Muskegon is in Michigan, about 40 miles west and north of Grand Rapids. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95...
Folks, any idea on how to make the boat more "trailer friendly"? Specifically, making it easier for one person to easily raise and lower the mast, while the...
Gery Osowiecki
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Oct 14, 2003 3:50 pm
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Hi Gary, It's been awhile since I've rigged a Butterfly, but I used to do it by myself all the time. Simply... 1. get some fast or 'pull pins' for each stay....
John Catino
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Oct 14, 2003 4:09 pm
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Gery, if you find an answer to this question please share it with us all. I am F and as you say "physically fit", but I still find it impossible to raise and...
This is just how they raise and lower masts on iceboats. Brett Larson, Pres. Larson - Becker Co. Dream it. Do it. [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Oct 14, 2003 10:10 pm
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I currently have two butterflys that we sail quite a bit here in St. Louis. We are thinking about participating in the Nationals and Open events this year. I...
Hi Rick! Great questions. National events. The NBA runs two national events, with two classes in each event: Singles National Champs Juniors, can be single...
Rick, I received a Butterfly for my birthday in July and have sailed just a few times since..only because I had only crewed before, never sailed single-handed...
I know it is stretching a bit, but if you guys happen to be visiting Dallas we sail on White Rock Lake - usually every Saturday morning (noon during the winter...
Gery Osowiecki
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Oct 30, 2003 4:51 pm
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I generally attach the port and starboard shrouds and then set the mast on the pin while holding the forestay. Then I pull the forestay and attach it to the...
Pete: Thanks for the reply. I have been to the website and I will keep reviewing it periodically for updates. I think you can count on us being there at the...
Rick, where do you stand when doing this? If you are not standing on top of the boat, then how "high" off the ground is the boat? Thanks, G.O. ... From: Rick...
Gery Osowiecki
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Oct 30, 2003 11:05 pm
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Gery: I usually lay the mast on the boat from stern to bow, attach the side stays and then lift the mast up standing next to the boat usually at the side about...
Is the date for the 2004 Singles Nationals confirmed? My son and I would like to come form Dallas, but the Father's Day weekend conflicts with the Dallas Race...