Does anybody have any information re: Barnett Max Sailboat? It's an 11' 2" little guy made by the same company as the Butterfly. Any pictures showing sail up...
The little telescoping paddle can be clipped to hang under the toe rail; if you use the hiking strap instead of the rails, should not interfere. The anchor...
Thanks Mark, for the idea of a small anchor to throw ahead and pull myself out. I seem to be blown back into the bank when launching quite often. Also as I...
This is why my lake patrol demands I keep a paddle and an anchor aboard. Walmart and Gander Mountain sell telescoping, floating paddles that take up minimal...
I agree with Pam, and add - I sail downwind in light air with my weight low and sail the hull flat. The key is to not loose your momentum as Pam describes. I...
I'm no expert but I get by and hold my own and even run at the front of the fleet sometimes. First, I'd say read this http://www.butterflyer.org/bftun.htm ....
Pam Newton
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As for light air, heel the boat to leeward, which reduces wetted surface area (drag) and helps keep the sail full - letting gravity help. The sail needs some...
I was out Saturday for a few hours and got caught about 30 yards from shore with no wind. Do you guys have any tips for getting the very last bit ? I loosened...
That's cheaper than mine! It is all one color, I thought up till very recently they all came in a 2-tone finish, so this may be a newer model (unlikely at...
I think your reply has very solid thinking and I appreciate the comments and suggestions. After sanding where I've tried the wet sanding (800 grit) the finish...
I got the Harken Hoister, 150-pound version, it was relatively simple for an unskilled person like me to install. Hardest part, other than finding the roof...
Try Jim Young Sailing for your parts. IF you need to remove stripped screws, a product called Grabbit really works, it is a pair of drill bits that first cuts...
I just bought an old butterfly that I estimate is from the early 70's. Someone had painted over the entire boat and I'm sanding it all down to the gel coat. I...
Here's how I recommend doing it: If you're close hauled to windward: * Make sure you have boat speed * Always hold your tiller like a microphone (not along...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bLRSP7PuQw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwhuV3J7kbY Why aren't there more butterfly videos on youtube? And where do you get...
Pete, you're right. The floor does have ridges running through it. I missed them on my first cruise and after looking closer see them. My mistake gentlemen. ...
Hi Lenny - Sounds like you are having a blast with your Butterfly. Joe might be right, but it's sort of a inexact thing. From the serial number, I would...
My boat is only a year younger than yours, the only thing to the right side of the gudgeons in that position on the transom of my Butterfly is the garboard...
I have just got a Butterfly and the Transom number on it is BRB003350376.Can this group help me figure out the mfg date? It has the black disk in the cockpit...
Thanks Mark..I looked at the catalog but unsure of the model due to the lack of a reference point to determine the right size. Steve ... From: marksuszko...
I can see how looping the mainsheet thru the leeward toe rail can act as if you had a mainsheet traveller installed, the point from which the rope extends to...
I didn't see a model number, will try to find one on it this week, as I am halfway thru installing the Harken Hoister so I can hang the hull up in the garage...
So we all know these boats can last for decades if well cared for. But I wonder who has the oldest seaworthy Butterfly? We're currently working on restoring a...
Mark, Thanks for your posting your pics in the photo section. The Harken block with the clam cleat looks like what I'd want. Can you see a model number on...
... Steve, take a look at the Harken hardware on my boat's boom (Mark S.) in the photos section, maybe a unit with built-in camcleats like this will help you? ...
I will heed your advice and hold off on the nonskid on the deck. It took a little getting used to finding the right place to sit while sailing her. The...
Seriously, if I were you, I'd get some more experience sailing the BF before you put non-skid paint on the crew seating/ballast area. I've found that this...
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