sorry if this is re-visiting an old thread. I'm concerned about the angle my tiller makes in the rudder head, it seems to be higher than it needs to be to ride just above the clam-cleat for the traveller. My tiller is a rooster carbon. I haven't got any pics handy but will post if that helps...
how's this for fun: last night I was out reaching around for an hour prior to our usual wednesday night series, gusty 8 - 15 knots. As the committee was preparing to start the first race I rounded up to beat towards them, pulled my vang on and 'crack', the tang that the vang pins to let go from...
I installed my boom sleeve recently. As it didn't come with any directions I want to confirm that I did it properly (or screwed up). Its located just behind the goose-neck end cap (1 - 2 mm behind) and is held in place with 4, 3/16" steel rivets through the vang attachment. Is there a need for...
I did a mast step repair and deck/hull separation repairs over the winter. I was surprised to see that my old boat is still taking on a little water. The mast step holds a column of water no problem (at least with no stress on the hull). I did a leak test and saw that the hatch covers leak a...
Sorry in advance if this has come up before. What has become of the Dr. Laser site? Have all the excellent faqs etc. been archived elsewhere?
thanks :confused:
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