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The old rubber type centreboard stopper, I found wasn't very good & I needed to change it frequently (every few months). The new one, sure I needed to drill new holes (no big deal-have drill can do!), i am finding the centreboard stays down very well & I don't need to kick it down after every...

Yes a proper hiking strap is worth it's weight in gold! Iv'e got a zhik type which is very comfortable. It has little ridges on it for grip so your boots don't move when torqueing. Hope your Buddy is doing better now! cheers Hamish A NZ :)

Hi I use the ronstan 4030 clearstart (big blue watch) on my mast & have a smaller wrist ronstan watch as a back up! It is quite good to be able to synch the watches if necessary although I certainly use the mast watch for the countdown to the start as it is so visible & you generally are looking...

Hi I use the Zhik 450 racing boots. They have grip on the top surface to be compatable with a Zhik hiking strap. http://www.boatbits.co.nz/shop/Clothing++Footwear+%26+Bags/Zhik+Clothing+and+Footwear/Boots/Zhik+Boot+450.html They are nice & light!! & comfortable. Not much point in having...

The cunningham is on starboard as it is more likely to be adjusted (cf to outhaul) after the start when most people would be on starboard tack. Also in general the cunningham is easier to adjust on the reaches when on the starboard side during races. Hamish

Hi Eddie I think that you have pulled a back muscle & have a muscle spasm in your back. Have you had a weakness here before? I think that twisting doesn't help. I have had several such episodes & the other weekend needed to spend 60 hrs in bed & every time I moved it felt like "labour pains"...

I'll definitely be awaiting these coming out. I had to replace the old ones about 3 times a season. Nothing worse than a centreboard popping up every time you tack!! grrr