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Sail repairs - SailNet Community Went out for sail on Saturday with my daughter and her friends It ended up being a few hours of motoring around We did try to fly the spin and I noticed a strange pucker Noted it and packed it away Also noticed a hole in leech of my Kevlar genoa So when I left the boat on Sunday
SportYak II Sailboat - SailNet Community Sail kit Hi Dianne! I couldn't find any info on the internet when I was looking KittyKosmo is the first person I've seen that also has one I'll try to post some pics just to prove the sail exists There is a 'cup' or 'socket' molded into the front seat to accept the mast If you don't have one you might be able to mount it some other way
Sail -vs- Motor Cruising? - SailNet Community I am new to the site and have been a motor boater all my life I am in the process of learning to sail and planning my retairment in a couple (2) years I want to be able to follow the seasons and cruise liveaboard for a good number of years I have assumed it will be more economical to do this
Topping lift and boom vang | SailNet Community Hello fellow sailors, I purchased the 1978 Pearson 35 last weekend I have never owned or piloted a vessel this large before I have sailed on much smaller vessels many times meaning sunfish Prior to making the purchase I have been viewing YouTube videos and reading articles online for months
Evans 16 - SailNet Community Based on the numbers the Evans should sail well in those conditions But a Daysailer becomes a little risky to sail in winds much over 12-15 knots of wind without an experienced crew The lighter weight and bigger sail area on the Evans would suggest that more care will need to get exercised on windy or gusty days to avoid a capsize
Sewing machines Singer vs Sailrite vs others? - SailNet Community Since I just got laid off (like many) I have some time on my hands and Im looking back into sewing machines to start some canvas and sail work on the side So many out there and need some help I have seen the Sailrite LSZ 1 and its videos over and over again also have been looking at the Singer 20U 53, and the Singer 20U 143 (long arm)
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Tension of Standing Rigging | SailNet Community This can be seen on each tack, where the lee shrouds are slack Too much slack leads to too much mast movement, work hardening, wear and crappy sail performance: The stays are the "ligaments" of the rig, with the mast, hull and chainplates forming the "skeleton" which transfers the power of the wind in the sails to move the boat
Long passage tips and tricks | SailNet Community SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!