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Okay thanks. Is it possible to move the foam rather than to remove it? Also, are there any structural supports or anything of that sort that I would need to watch out for when I decide where to place it?

I have a Pearson sunfish with a number of small cracks in it. I am planning on installing one 5" inspection port and another 7" by 11" inspection hatch for storage and cruising trips. With the condition that my boat is in, and with me going off to college in a year anyways, I have a feeling...

Ok, I went out and tried it out today, and it worked well, except that it did not hold the sheet at all. I had to hold on to the rope the entire time. What's the point of it if you still have to hold on the whole time?

Hey I just got the 55 Orbit and I havn't yet tried it out, but I notice that when it is automatic mode, I can pull the sheet in but not let it out. That is what I expected, but I wanted to know: is the only way to let the sheet out to put it into manual mode again? If that's the case I can see...

That's awesome. Thanks for the link!

That link was really informative. Also, the poll is messed up because it won't let me delete it and I didn't really mean to create a poll.

How far do you go out of your way to avoid lightning and thunderstorms? Do you go sailing if there is even a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms? Have you ever gotten stuck in a thunderstorm? What would you do if you were in that situation?

Hey, I just bought the RF56101 (the 55 Orbit) because it was not expensive and got high remarks. So let me understand something. To pull the sheet in, you just pull in. How do you let the sheet out with it?

Actually I just realized that the ratchomaticness of the 55 Orbit allows for quick releasing. I got that instead. So nevermind, thanks though.

Hey, I want a cam cleat because I use my boat for cruising more than sailing and I like to be able to release the mainsheet just as easily as securing it and pulling it in. I don't want a ratchet because they don't allow for quick release of the mainsheet. Anyways, here is what I'm...

From http://www.apsltd.com/, What are th pros and cons of each, and which do you recommend?: V33009 Mainsheet Jam Cleat $61.22 or V30120 Harken Mainsheet Ratchet $59.10

Okay thanks for everybody's help. Instead of the cleat that I was going to get, I'm trying to decide between this: V33009 Mainsheet Jam Cleat $61.22 and this: V30120 Harken Mainsheet Ratchet $59.10 Unfortunately they are both expensive. Does anybody know of anything that would work as well as...

I'm going to add two inspection ports to my boat for both storage and dryness reasons. I'm going to install one 5" port with a cat bag in the front between the daggerboard and coaming and one 6" the cockpit. I plan on using the 5" port for keys, wallet, cell phone, etc and the 6" one for storing...

Dan, that is a REALLY need website/article. It make me want to go sailing so much rofl.

Looks much newer than my 1990s boat.

I like the way you think :cool:

First off, yes, I'm serious. I want to try this. I think it can be done with an anchor, a small one or two person tent, and some creativity. My idea is to find a good place to anchor, take the sail down and furl it, and then set up the tent where the cockpit is. The three things I would need...

Hey, Does anybody else here like to just cruise on their boat? I love to take my boat to the lake and sail around from one beach to another and explore. I've managed to fit 3 people in my boat before although that was pushing it (two sat in cockpit, one on the front). I think I could fit four...

Okay, thanks for the replies. I actually did try tipping the boat on its side and the water did drain effectively. Again, many thanks.

Thanks for the responses. Okay I see the drain plug, but it is SO small, about 1/2 inch in diameter. You sure that is going to work for me? I have a LOT of water. Partly because I know there are some cracks in the hull and partly because I am a crazy sailer and I fit 3 people on board sometimes...