Recent content by RomanSailer

One of the handiest tools in my box is a farrier's hoof rasp, available at Tractor Supply. Not real cheap, but big and stiff, with very coarse side and a less aggressive side. For this issue, I would tape over the rasp side and use the file side on your too thick trunk epoxy & glass issue...

I had the same trouble (still do when hurried/flustered) but I watched and watched and tried and tried. What helped the most was dry land practice. I did it first in an unrigged, beached Sunfish, since its more robust to abuse. That kept the variables to a minimum and reduced the chances of...

If you are in or near upstate NY, here is one ready to go. http://ithaca.craigslist.org/boa/4533607451.html

V. nice footage. Can you describe or give link for the GoPro mount system used?

Ok - to be more specific; I live and sail in upstate new york, where, when the water is warm enough to survive in (70+) the wind is lite to none most of the time. So what I would like to find is a place that has 75 or better water AND decent breezes to get meaningful practice time AND I can...

I am looking for good places to haul my Sunfish and Laser for warmer water sailing along the east coast. Someplace that has good access (not member only YC's) reasonable accommodations, and friendly ambiance. Suggestions and recommendations, anyone?

I am looking for good places to haul my Sunfish and Laser for warmer water sailing along the east coast. Someplace that has good access (not member only YC's) reasonable accommodations, and friendly ambiance. Suggestions and recommendations, anyone?

Great idea, too bad I dint think of it, or see this two weeks ago when I bought an aluminum frame from a finn sailer. But all said, cost was close to your setup. I would definitely put on diagonals for any but the shortest hauls. (murphy lives!) mine has SS shroud lines in place, but even...

Not real nearby but might try this http://binghamton.craigslist.org/boa/3590945672.html

There's no backing material there for the screws to bite into. Dont believe that vintage had any built in, and even on newer vintage, they can rot out or displace. Hopefully during the re-furb you put in inspection port(s). Use the ports for access to glue/glass in some quality wood behind...

try library for books on braiding - esp Ashley Book of Knots. I used two pieces = 4 parts and did a square braid, makes a great handle.

It may not be close enough, but if you happen to get south try Sail Laser Miami http://sail-laser.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=617&Itemid=650 they have a selection of boats to examine, plus they sell used sunfish and lasers, with posting on this forum.

I did not use any finish. I would use whatever is at hand. Poly if thined well is a good choice. tung oil. linseed. sikens, if its laying around. My experience is that if you treat the wood, the treatment will last about two years, so you have to re-apply, and the project will last about...

rubber boots, sans any spring, work great.

It took awhile to get computer time (teenagers!) but these are the saddles I use on crosswise 2X4 . you can see the thru bolt, which I placed above center to give more support and less chance to split. Once I got the tilt right, I put in a screw to lock it in place. And I had to notch the...