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33 feet should be more than enough. An easy way to figure how long you mainsheet should be is, rig the mainsheet as it should be, then swing the boom out 90 degrees from center and add about a foot from the cam cleat, and that should do it. Since you should never have you sail farther than 90 degree...

I've created this budget awning with a blue tarp, PVC pipe and some cord.
I think it cost about $5

Your on the right track, it's really rather streight forward.. Q. how does this unit work... ? just push it forward and it shifts forward and accelerates? same as reverse in one single throw of the lever ? A: Correct, one lever handles shifting then throttle in each direction. The pull-out button ju...

I have what I thought was a storm jib, but now that I measured its a bit large for a storm...Luff 16', Leach 13', Foot 8'6"and there is a 12' leader at the tack. However I have never flown it, usually the 90 with a reef or 2 in the main will handle the higher winds. Here is a site with a lot of...

Do all C20's have double lower shrouds?

Welcome aboard Nick.
There has been a up turn in Day sailer folks on the fourm, and that's good.

Summer Sailstice on the St. Croix River, upper midwest found light winds with no wakes zone due to flooding. The light winds allowed us to shake out the 150 jib that I picked up in eBay last year. Is sail will be great for the days that the wind was less that 7mph when we would not usally go sailing...

Great start, looking good Greg.
I have the same project on my short to do list, even have the cardboard template made.
How are you planning on attaching it to the hull, or will it still be portable?
How wide are your steps?

Welcome Sea_Green Personally I don't really miss not having pushpit railing. I think it makes it a lot easer to get up the stern ladder when swimming off the boat with out it, and with the back stays on the stern you have some hand holds if needed. However if you plan on stepping your mast for trail...

http://www.summersailstice.com/events Even if your not hosting or participating in one of the events listed on this web site. JUST GO SAILING! :wink: Or do something on or near the water...you owe it to yourself! Post a picture to this thread and we'll have a Chrysler Sailers virtual Summer Sailsti...

I found a 3/8" socket extension works fine in a pinch, as a pin

I just watched a DVD that I got from NETFLIX that was a good beginner item.
Check out what the local library has also

Brian, was at the boat today and took these pictures for you, hope they help. http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad138/rbakersacres_photos/Sailboat/th_IMG_6384_zpsd847da53.jpg http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad138/rbakersacres_photos/Sailboat/th_IMG_6387_zps88192613.jpg http://i929.photobucket.co...

I have not tried running the main loose footed. However I have had my outhaul come loose in a good gust, and that would be a real mess if it was loose footed. :oops: Not to highjack this string, but it seems relevant to the topic. What type of set-up are folks using for their main sail outhaul? I'm ...

I no engineer, but I think the key is the shape of the bracket. Notice how the shape of the bracket is the widest were it meets the hull were it's 1" thick, so any twisting loads are transfered to the strongest point if the hull. As for the thickness of the mounting location, I would be unwise ...

Thanks EE for the link, but now I'm confused :? I thought the bushing and the through hull was all the same thing? Now I see the bushing are seperate. What would be the correct through hull to use, the part the big hose connects to? Any one have a picture or illistration of the proper assembly of th...

LOL, I love it, with a Corgi you only need to put the safety netting one life line up.
A Corgi must be the perfect sailing dog...low center of gravity.

We are looking at sailing Door County Wisconsin (on Green Bay) the end of July, first week of August. Thinking of launching around Sturgeon Bay and sailing up the bay side to Washington Island. Stopping along the way to take in the various cherry festivals that I think take place that time of year.....

I have had no issues with water in the stern locker, but I do operate in fresh water. May need extra care in salt water. Just make sure any connections in the stern locker are water tight. You will have more water in that locker when your motoring, as the C22 has a tendency to squat in the stern und...

Personally, for the ease of cleaning the cock-pit and the stern locker is a lot easer to keep that a locker wet. It easy to hose everything down and have it drain out. Also since I keep my fuel tank in the stern locker I feel the drains give that area the extra ventilation to keep gas fumes from bui...

Oh Man!!! It's 8 degrees this morning (-10 wind chill)
I can likley still drive the ice road across the St Croix and then put on my showshoes to hike in to take a look at my Happy Place

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad138/rbakersacres_photos/Sailboat/th_Sailer280.jpg I have tied a rope (1/4" dark blue in picture) from the transon side of the mount, routed it through the release handle and tied it off on a back stay. By pulling up on the end that is secured by the back st...

Corey, do you just need the windows or the entire Pop up inclosure? I created an enclosure that velcros between the top of the pop-up and the base. It works well, but I wonder how well it would hold in a heavy blow. http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad138/rbakersacres_photos/Sailboat/th_IMG_2305.jpg

Nice Video Adam! Good music, and editing.
I wish I had a video to share, I'll work on one this summer.

I have been in these caves in the summer but they look much different now.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... reeze.html

Personally I'm a fan of air-cooled German built two seaters

Thanks for the offer Dan. I may take you up on that. 1/4" was heaver that what I thought would be needed, but 1/4" would allow me to tap for the screws and I would not need nuts. I would be interested is seeing a picture of your "center set-up", but I understand if Frayed Knot is...

The First mate is still happy.
The Inflatable PFD was ok, but the ruby ear rings were a bigger hit...as expected.