Is there any reason not to hold the V32 from the top of the mast? In my own tests I've found that this doesn't increase tension on stays very much at all. I'm...
I have been lifting, launching, and recovering my V-32 by the mast for four seasons and see no reason not to. It is actually a good test to make sure you...
I do it all the time, BUT, you need to be sure not to lift by the brass part!!! Only grab and pinch the wood mast. I saw a guy knock himself out of a day of...
THERE ARE CERTAINLY TIMES WHEN THAT'S THE ONLY WAY TO GET HER INTO SOME NICE WATER TO HAVE A GOOD SAIL, BUT I THINK YOU WANT TO DO IT "GINGERLY"! I TRY TO SET...
I knew someone would know the name of that brass piece. I was tempted to call it a "do-hicky" or "thing-a-ma-jigger" but I knew that was not the proper ...
You can keep the crane from separating from the mast by simply pinning it to the mast with a couple of pins made from small diameter brass rod stock. I hope...
ALL MY OTHER VICTOR KITS HAVE INDICATED THAT THE BACKSTAY CRANE SHOULD BE SECURED WITH 2 BRASS RODS OR NAILS AS A MATTER OF COURSE. I HAVE 2 V32'S...ONE A...
I'm thinking about tying string several times around the tip of the mast to attach a loop with some sort of a swivel on top. The idea is to put a swiveling...
Just remember, the V32 rules prohibit mounting anything that extends above the mast crane. I just pick my boat up by putting two fingers under the shroud...
Lifting by the spreaders works very well for my heavier Soling One Meter, too. ... From: David Armstrong <armstrong@...> Subject: Re: [The V32 Yacht...
Ahh, that assumes I'd ever find anyone to race with, but it's probably best to keep to that just in case. Thanks. I haven't actually tried anything yet, but...
I have had my boat since 2005, just now getting the time to really sail it. Hull number 5285. I am wondering how to put on sail battens, and what material to...
Hi, Phillip: You can get batten material from http://www.midwestmodelyachting.com/. Look under Sailmaking Supplies. You probably want to get the Item #330...
Attempting my first sailboat build with two V-32k kits. So far I have found much I like and don't like about the kits. I have built over 40 RC planes and a...
Good luck with that boat! Coot _____ From: thev32yachtclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:thev32yachtclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rahreatw Sent: Monday,...
Duct tape, while it might work, will look pretty tacky. Look in the phone book for a kite shop. They usually carry self-adhesive rip- stop nylon tape in a...
HI! JUST A BIT OF INFO THAT ON AT LEAST ONE FACTORY BUILT V32 THAT I'VE SAILED, SOMEONE USED HEAVY DUTY FIBER STRAPPING TAPE FOR BATTENS. IT SEEMS TO HAVE...
That's what I used, and mine has held up well. They are about 5/16" of an inch long. Go to the AMYA site, they outline what criteria to use for battens. I...
... I have hull number 5285 and I have just taken the keel off and checked the box. It appeared to be coated with protective varnish. I applied more...
In a message dated 9/9/2008 11:48:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, patrask2@... writes: It would not hurt to use a little vasoline on the rudder tube where...
Water can and does get into the keel box and rot the wood supporting the screw that holds the keel in place. I have seen more than one V32 keel drop off due to...
... seep ... ABS ... jeebies. ... pure ... you ... I've not ... soak the ... soak ... varnish. ... I think the Silicone sealer makes more sense. I will...
My new prebuilt V32 deck finish shows some pitting in the grain. I would like to put another coat of finish on. What is the original finish? What should I...
I didn't put a block under #2. I did put some reinforcing under the keelbox that extended forward. Then I used a vertical bit in front of and attatched to the...
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