Hey James, I restored my 74 last year and had a lot of help with decals and other upgrades wit West Coast Sailing. If you get a moment do a thread search for "74 restoration finally complete" ....helps in any way. Good luck and post pics! Eric
Try 3 things....
1. Take any weight off the tire so as to allow it to reshape and conform to the rim....or better yet remove the wheel from the axel so you can work with it.
2. Find a compressor that can quickly deliver a large volume of air.
3. As you add the air....work the tire with...
Hey Shepwol, Check out the thread on page 4 called Sailing alone safety question ....(I don't know how to feature the thread so you just click on it!)
It may be of help. However 14 yrs old is what it is.....I would have questions concerning anyone of any age sailing solo in the ocean.
I...
That is why racers meet at a the bar after the race! You will never have trouble finding experienced, great racers who would will gladly coach you in those never ending concerns ....over a beer or two. You might ask to crew with an experienced racer. You will gain a lot.
Your questions are...
The 14" or so of depth in the mast step is all you have to counter any and all forces that are place on the mast/rig. Adding anything to the bottom of the step will significantly reduce the ability of the tube to support lateral forces of wind and sheeting and may cause the tube to crack or...
These are spar partners. I love them. If you look at the foam cutout (can't see here because the spars are resting in them) they are cut in a teardrop shape which would require the outer spars to roll uphill to "escape" ! Just add bungees as necessary to secure them
They are molded on the...
There is a stringer that runs along the center. Most posts suggest off center location... enough to stay away from it. I believe it is around 2-3 inches wide.
My boat had a port when I bought it....right in the center!:mad: ...aft of the mast step.
It worked ok for the repair but it was hard...
I agree! The fact that you are searching for a way to do something that has since been updated and proven, is a good indicator that it's a great time to invest in a few useful!! upgrades. I have an old boat also (1972) and understand there will be a cost to deal with but ...really...it is worth...
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