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The longer board will help you point closer to the wind, but it does increase wet surface area, hence drag.

This year I'm changing it up a little, I was admitted to the Marlboro Yacht Club. Nice facilities, boaters of all kinds (sail & power), and most importantly: Access to the Hudson River.

I have been half considering a dry suit...

If you don't mind experimenting you can buy tint for the gelcoat. Surprisingly the tiniest touch of black and yellow mixed in may match up surprisingly well. Here's a link: http://www.bottompaintstore.com/coloring-agents-for-gel-coats-and-resins-p-9965.html As you can see the tint is...

Roccaas is on the money with the gooseneck & boom, it's called galvanic corrosion. To help prevent this some people insulate the boom from the gooseneck with electrical tape.

I've sailed my '76 out of the Orange County park at Plum Point in New Windsor, the entrance is across from Anthony's Pier 9, but County representatives have been very crabby about boat trailers in their (our public) lot. The site was developed under the theory of increasing access to the river...

Wayne: Sorry, was being a pessimist, I'm no where close to getting my hulls wet for another few weeks; I have to spend money on them first.

Remember, a boat, no matter the type or size, is a black hole in the water one throws money into with no to little expectation of a reasonable return. :rolleyes:

I've also discovered the same condition when I have an accumulation of sea weed. It's easily resolved by raising and lowering the centerboard. PLEASE, when raising & lowering, be prepared to adjust your trim based on conditions!

I have one and never tried it, always had a trailer or platform (saw horses). I did modify mine for soft sand using an axle and tires from a Roleez beach cart. :cool: http://www.beachcartsusa.com/home.htm

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=19913 I have the 241 on my newer boat, and will be installing one on the new/used boat I just picked up. Keep it clean and it works fine regardless of conditions.