Sgian Dubh has successfully completed the Bayview Mackinac Race in 39 hours. Crew of 5. She finished 11th in her class. Not a great finish but many did not...
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Gareth Parfitt
nano2nd_gip
Jul 17, 2003 9:53 pm
yes, I have thought of that also. I would still like to fix the stress cracks and since that isn't likely, I thought I'd poke around for replacements ... From:...
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quicksilver80us
Jul 16, 2003 3:05 pm
... basically ... point ... _________________ You are right... however... the inside of the frp seat does rest about 3/16 to 1/4 inch above the top of the...
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fulltilt2ca
Jul 16, 2003 2:52 pm
Gareth My 26 has a wooden support that the seats rest on. It is basically a four sided box that extends upward ffrom the opening to the point where the back...
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Gareth Parfitt
nano2nd_gip
Jul 15, 2003 12:32 am
sounds like a project, but "do-able". I've been thinking about something similar and you've laid it out nicely for me. Many thanks ... From: quicksilver80us...
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quicksilver80us
Jul 14, 2003 12:35 am
... Niagara 26? There is not a lot of support on the back edge where the hinges are and they are starting to show a significant number of stress cracks...
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Gareth Parfitt
nano2nd_gip
Jul 11, 2003 9:50 pm
Any ideas on replacements for the cockpit seats on our Niagara 26? There is not a lot of support on the back edge where the hinges are and they are starting to...
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fijiboatfan
Jul 4, 2003 3:43 am
http://www.sailboattrade.com/i/2...
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garvock
Jun 30, 2003 9:33 pm
I am looking for a Niagara 26 for racing and cruising. Please let me know if you have one for sale or know of anyone interested in selling one. Gary V. Allen...
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wavewalker_16
Jun 16, 2003 7:05 pm
The fittings at the end of your boom would have been added as to what the previous owner wanted. The 4th block could have been for a flattening reef. You also...
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wolfe.smythe@...
wolfe_smythe
Jun 3, 2003 9:26 pm
Art As far as I know the eyes, blocks etc. are not original equipment. These items are typically owner installed aftermarket. I installed my own reefing ...
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Art Mosher
artm9
Jun 3, 2003 8:15 pm
Drawings or digital camera pictures of the Niagara 26 Hinterhoeller built boom/mast layout and how its rigged for outhaul & reefing(s) gratefully accepted ! I...
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garvock
May 22, 2003 3:50 am
Sgian Dubh is looking for one more crew member for the Bayview to Mack challenge July 19th to the 21st. If you can helm, fly a spin and navigate you are...
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coolrocksca
May 10, 2003 4:54 am
We are the proud owners of a Niagara 30 hull # 19 ,1968. I have found a few others but no one seems sure exactly how many where made. We are searching for...
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rolyn151
May 3, 2003 12:36 pm
Our new boat ,still unmaned will be launched from Westport Marina ,near Windsor later this month and we will be sailing it back to Hamilton M.B.Y.C will be...
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fulltilt2ca
May 2, 2003 1:53 pm
I too have the old Honda 7.5 It is sufficient to power the boat in all conditions right up to Gale force winds. My only complaint was when motoring straight...
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wolfe.smythe@...
wolfe_smythe
May 2, 2003 1:20 pm
Be aware the electric start is heavier and may cause some issues with racing performance and extra stress on the mount. As I understand it the new =Honda 8 hp...
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John K. Bedford
jkbc26
May 2, 2003 12:30 am
How much was that, if you don't mind me asking?! I've got a Honda 7.5 that I think is a little under powered. I'd also like to get electric start! Regards, JKB...
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rolyn151
May 1, 2003 1:00 am
Thanx for you ideas/thoughts on the motor . I ve found a dealer here in Hamilton that has a line on a 8HP from 2002 ,which is about $ 100.00 cheaper than 2003....
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Bellisario, Ted
tedbellisario
Apr 30, 2003 5:06 pm
Doug, Thanks for the invite to race, but I will be on my own excursion this July. By the way what does Sgian Dubh mean? Ted ... From: garvock...
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garvock
Apr 30, 2003 2:44 am
You guys were a big help. Now all I need is two more crew members for the Mack on July 19 are you interested? I need a spin man and a nav (an tactics) man. ...
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Bellisario, Ted
tedbellisario
Apr 29, 2003 12:45 pm
I cannot help you with the PHRF information you are looking for, but I can tell you that my later year 1987 hull #140 built by Goman has a lead keel. N26 #140 ...
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Richard Hinterhoeller
silverlining...
Apr 29, 2003 11:28 am
I don't pretend to be an authority on PHRF but I had some experience with IOR and I expect the answers are similar. See embedded answers: ... In IOR it was the...
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garvock
Apr 29, 2003 4:29 am
Help...I am confused, I am filling out a PHRF form and can't figure it out. What is the maximum spin pole length a N26 can have without a penalty and where ...
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wolfe.smythe@...
wolfe_smythe
Apr 28, 2003 2:29 pm
I believe the Honda 9.9 will fit. I run an older Honda 7.5 ( Long Shaft 20") and this engine has enough power to move the boat at hull speed. When mounting the...
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Bellisario, Ted
tedbellisario
Apr 28, 2003 11:36 am
I have an older 7.5 Honda which has the same power head dimensions as its larger displacement brother. When the motor is tilted with the prop out of the water...
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rolyn151
Apr 28, 2003 1:15 am
I am the proud owner of hull# 151 just purchased last week .As an x shark sailor I am very anxious to start sailing this yet un-named new boat . I have a...
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Gareth Parfitt
nano2nd_gip
Apr 21, 2003 11:12 pm
where in Southern Ontario?...go leafs, game 6 (of seven I hope), tonight...(from a Buffalo fan)! ... From: garvock [mailto:no_reply@yahoogroups.com] Sent:...
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garvock
Apr 21, 2003 3:41 am
If anyone in Southern Ontario has old Niagara 26 Sails in their basements that they would like to donate or lend to our crew for training for the Mack please...
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garvock
Apr 10, 2003 3:14 am
I am looking for crew for the Mack. We need someone who has their own GPS and knows how to use it well (we have a back up). Spin expert needed as well. Only...
