Re: Need ideas for races and awards (Le Mans Start)
Just as an aside, no one in the auto racing worlds uses a Le Mans start any more. This style is where the drivers stand on the side of the track opposite their cars, ran to their cars after a signal sounds, jump into the car and take off...
For those who are interested in acquiring a clean dry boat, I have a question on expense. Was this anywhere near as expensive as a new boat (given a reasonable allocation of cost per hour). I enjoy working on my boat, but others may find it less interesting and was looking for your view on how...
One advantage is the easy rigging. The spar and sail stay attached to each other. Just pull the whole unit up. I understand that the lateen (sp?) rig may have advantages on a reach. Others almost certainly know more...
They are so easy to store that people keep them "in case I want to go sailing". Got mine for free from a friend that has stored it upside down for 15 years next to a pond across the street. No reason to part with it. Keep looking, they show up. Good luck.
I may want to pull the deck off of a sunfish that is basically intact but has been upside down on a beach for 30 years. What are the issues?
Further info: I do need to squirt some epoxy into the splash rail screw holes. There is some softness there. I need to reseal the deck as there is...
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