Recent content by gregwcoats

I sail solo most of the time and head to the launch ramp when the wind reaches about 10 knots, I want to sail not swim. If your lake sailing the wind can change direction and speed at any time, which is why you should try not to cleat the lines, you may not have time to uncleat them when a gust...

Is the centerboard down and locked. Also, never cleat the sails.

Also, consider installing a Hobie Baby Bob masthead float. Without it the boat will turtle and be nearly impossible to right when you flip it, because the masthead will be stuck in the mud. I have flipped my boat on purpose twice, once without the mast head float and in less than a minute the...

fhhuber is correct. But since it is painted and peeling off, consider sanding all the paint off and then treat it with a marine teak oil, once a year. On my boat I sanded it all down and applied 15 coats of Zspar Captians varnish, it has a mirror finish and looks outstanding, but my boat is...

I have that problem unless I make sure the centerboard is "ALL" the way up. A number of times I thought it was all the way up, only to have to climb aboard and raise it the last two or three inches. I stand on the end of it and pull hard on one he ropes that holds it up, just pulling on the rope...

Is this forum the proper place to place an add to sell my 14.2?

If all you need is the wooden tiller itself, I've got my original one, from my 1987 boat, that I don't use, make me an offer. I'm in Southern California. [email protected]

I have a stock 1987 14.2, I am willing to make a pattern off my door and mail it to you if you would like. Contact me offline group at [email protected].

Send me a private email, at [email protected] so we can exchange phone numbers.

Contact me direct, [email protected]

I sail in Ventura Harbor, but trailer my boat up to Santa Barbara often. Count on me.

Contact me direct, [email protected]

I noticed your just up the coast, lets sail together sometime. I live in Oxnard.

I live 4 miles from Channel Islands Harbor and could meet you at your new boat today. I could look it over and perhaps give you some advice on what might need replacing, we could even raise the mast. Call me at eight 0 five 607-5190. Greg

I live in Oxnard. And sail in Ventura and Channel Islands Harbors.Where are you?