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Would having a wrap be legal for racing, no matter what the graphic or who produced the wrap? Seems like a significant advantage do to the frictionless properties. For that matter, does any sailboat racing sanctioning body (J's, 470, C-14, etc) have a rule against using a vinyl wrap? I also...

I have not purchased one yet:(, but strongly leaning towards any roto-molded chest that fits the 25.25" wide X 14.5"deep space. Take your pic from any of the gazillion types on the market. Anything that fits would be a great improvement (sturdy, excellent insulation, etc) than what $10 piece...

Pictures of all of your numbered findings would be helpful.

Seems like these young sailors are giving it a go...might only be for 2 weekends out of the year (weather :p), but possible.

I would assume the Thames Yacht Club would be a good place to ask, looks from Google to have a sandy beach which would be a great place to launch, and have lunch! Please post how it goes, always have been interested in a house on (near) the Thames, jealous!:)

Wow nano, that look CAAAAALLLEEEEEEENN! Awesome set-up, thank you for the pics! Dare anyone on this forum to beat that! Post your pics.

Finally, a reply! Thank you very much for the insight nano, I will check that brand/model out. What do you use for the "step/dry box" then if the ice chest sits behind? Didn't all new 24's come with an ice chest/step with a glued on teak looking step?

What is the best Ice Chest/companion way step out there? Anyone use a Yeti (Rotoscoped-molded) style chest? If so, what size? Researching for the best fit, and it looks like the Grizzly 40 would work well. Let me know what you all are using. If you are like me, the one that came with the boat...

My J/24 DHL Enterprises, dual axel trailer weighs 1250 pounds.

What is the end game with this project? So your Dad or you can go sailing? To Sell? I personally believe that everyone has to figure things out for themselves, and I am the first one to say "you should try it" or "try to fix it first" even if you have never done so. However, some boats take more...

I think I would fix the mast step first to make sure that water is not leaking out. That would make me feel more at ease that water was no going through the boat and into other layers that you don't see. The repair of the step from the inside looks very good, but I would try to see, from the...

Tennis elbow braces are a hit or miss, depending on the thickness of the band that is appealing the pressure to the tendon. Think of it like a reed on a guitar which changes the pitch of the string. Some have pillows or gel pad, some are like a rope. Keep the packaging and receipt in case it...

No need for any type of anchor or fitting if you use 4200 or 5200 to seal the screw into the deck. The plastic that is exposed on the deck would most likely fall apart due to elements exposure. I would chalk up the recent failure due to being 50 years old. Moving it forward or aft a little bit...

Wow, okay! Yes, your assumption is probably the reason, smaller internal tube if you repaired the catastrophic piece, especially on the inside. Unless you have not sanded very well or more to increase the internal diameter of the mast step, not sure how to improve your situation without saying...

Since you have an opening to easily attach a washer/nut, I always feel more secure knowing that there is a nut/locknut or something on the end to prevent stripping or pulling out. Machine screw/SS with washers is a very good option. You can even go overboard (pun intended :D) and add a piece of...