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on: October 01, 2021, 08:15:49 AM
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Started by Rick Lemberg - Last post by Bob Gray | ||
With the 2X holding power does it release quick enough in gust situation?
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on: September 28, 2021, 08:57:07 PM
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Started by Rick Lemberg - Last post by Breizhglace | ||
Hi, I use it and I really like it.
I am not that old, but appreciate the extra grip on a long racing day. Would definitively recommend it. Cheers, Nic KC5508 |
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on: September 21, 2021, 05:02:36 PM
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Started by Rick Lemberg - Last post by Rick Lemberg | ||
anyone using the harken 57mm 2x carbo ratchet block, that block looks like it has a better grip on the main sheet, better for us older guys.
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on: February 18, 2021, 08:43:48 PM
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Started by Bob Gray - Last post by wnethercote | ||
Bob, this is not a direct answer to your question but ...
The European Secretaries supported a proposal from Peter Hamrak that the "Steering post head shall incorporate a safety feature to release the tiller upon impact of the skippers body". Most such 'features' rely on a slot. Your 'shear bolt' would do the same thing, although it might not obviously respond to the proposal as written. It speaks the to Governing Committee's discomfort with the rule change. Personally, I'm happier with the shear bolt concept than the slotted tiller head, notwithstanding the number of satisfied users of slotted Euro-style tiller heads. The rule change proposal was intended for last Autumn's ballot, but uncertainties led to its deferral - not to mention that a change to the official plans would have been required. It has been many years since I dropped a runner in a crack and I don't wish to repeat it, especially the separated sternum. A break-away tiller of some description is an attractive idea. One issue - for a Euro tiller head the pivot bolt also carries the ratchet block, although I suppose it doesn't have to do so. |
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on: February 14, 2021, 08:41:10 AM
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Started by Bob Gray - Last post by Bob Gray | ||
I need some input. Like many of you I sail a DN with Sarns Hardware and a tiller setup with a wooden tiller that slides over a 2 ft long square aluminum tube that attaches to the steering post with a 3/8” bolt. I’ve always been concerned about being severely injured by the tube in a head on collision or a really abrupt stop like stuffing the steering runner. There are several release systems out there now (thanks Eric) but I’m cheap an hope I’ve come up with an inexpensive solution. I attach my plank to my boat with 2, sometimes four
3/8” nylon studs with 2 nylon nuts. Works great and have only had a breakaway when I stuffed a runner. My thought is why not replace the 3/8” bolt used on the steering post with a nylon bolt. I done a Google search on nylon bolts and I’m pretty sure they’d work. I’d appreciate it if someone with an engineering background could look at the numbers and give me an assessment. 6/6 nylon bolts are the common bolts available. Here are the specs I’ve found. Tensile strength 10,000 psi.. Shear strength 9600 psi.. Double breakaway shear force 1173 lbs.. Glass reinforced nylon bolts are about 30% stronger. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Not being the sharpest knife in the drawer, I’m going to put a reinforced bolt in my boat today and check it out the next time we have ice. |
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on: January 18, 2021, 08:03:25 PM
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Started by T Thieler US 5224 - Last post by T Thieler US 5224 | ||
Slick batten adjusters for sale-
Easy to adjust batten tension on the ice without taking off gloves. Also easy to take all tension out after sailing to prolong sail life. Made from aluminum, light as a feather. $20 each, set of three for $50 Contact T Thieler for more info t_thieler@yahoo.com 401 258 6230 |
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on: January 02, 2021, 11:21:52 AM
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Started by T Thieler US 5224 - Last post by T Thieler US 5224 | ||
The results from the 2020 Central Lakes Champs are here- Thanks to the organizers and competitors!
http://iceresults.org/dn/2020%20Centrals.html 2020 Centrals Houghton Lake Results are provisional as of 17:04 on December 20, 2020 G Fleet Sailed: 7, Discards: 1, To count: 6, Entries: 20, Scoring system: Appendix A Rank Fleet SailNo HelmName R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett 1st G US 44 RON SHERRY 1.0 (5.0) 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 12.0 7.0 2nd G US 60 JOHN HARPER 2.0 2.0 2.0 (6.0) 3.0 2.0 5.0 22.0 16.0 3rd G US 5224 JAMES THIELER 8.0 (10.0) 3.0 2.0 1.0 6.0 2.0 32.0 22.0 4th G US 3 JIM GROGAN (12.0) 1.0 6.0 5.0 8.0 4.0 4.0 40.0 28.0 5th G US 2500 ERIC SMITH 3.0 6.0 5.0 8.0 4.0 5.0 (14.0) 45.0 31.0 6th G US 5166 CHRIS BERGER 10.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 5.0 (15.0) 8.0 49.0 34.0 7th G US 3283 BRUCE WILLIAMS 5.0 7.0 (11.0) 10.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 54.0 43.0 8th G US 1301 CHAD COBERLY 7.0 8.0 9.0 4.0 (13.0) 12.0 9.0 62.0 49.0 9th G US 5053 GEORGE REIS 11.0 (13.0) 10.0 9.0 6.0 10.0 6.0 65.0 52.0 10th G US 216 RICHARD POTCOVA 9.0 (15.0) 8.0 13.0 10.0 3.0 10.0 68.0 53.0 11th G US 4192 RANDY ROGOSKI 4.0 3.0 12.0 11.0 14.0 13.0 (15.0) 72.0 57.0 12th G US 5219 KENT BAKER 17.0 (18.0) 7.0 15.0 11.0 9.0 3.0 80.0 62.0 13th G US 4882 RICHARD WOLLAM 6.0 11.0 15.0 (17.0) 15.0 8.0 11.0 83.0 66.0 14th G US 3705 ROBERT HOLMAN 13.0 9.0 (14.0) 14.0 9.0 11.0 12.0 82.0 68.0 15th G US 111 MATT KOCH (14.0) 14.0 13.0 7.0 12.0 14.0 13.0 87.0 73.0 16th G US 5633 PETER JOHANSON 16.0 16.0 16.0 12.0 16.0 (21.0 DNC) 16.0 113.0 92.0 17th G US 5630 KAREN BINDER 15.0 12.0 17.0 16.0 17.0 16.0 (21.0 DNC) 114.0 93.0 18th G US 5358 DAVID FROST 18.0 17.0 18.0 (21.0 DNC) 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 137.0 116.0 19th G US 5430 BILL CUTTING (21.0 DNC) 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 147.0 126.0 19th G US 99 HARRY DEFER (21.0 DNC) 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 21.0 DNC 147.0 126.0 S Fleet Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Entries: 15, Scoring system: Appendix A Rank Fleet SailNo HelmName R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett 1st S US 5435 JODY KJOLLER 5.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 (16.0 DSQ) 1.0 26.0 10.0 2nd S US 4868 JULIE RICHARDS 1.0 1.0 (4.0) 3.0 2.0 3.0 14.0 10.0 3rd S US 5621 KYLE GLADIEUX 4.0 (6.0) 2.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 17.0 11.0 4th S US 472 J WILLIAM COBERLY 2.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 (5.0) 22.0 17.0 5th S US 610 DONALD JONES 3.0 3.0 (16.0 DSQ) 5.0 3.0 4.0 34.0 18.0 6th S US 4783 RHEA NICHOLAS (8.0) 7.0 7.0 8.0 5.0 6.0 41.0 33.0 7th S US 4974 STAN JONES 6.0 5.0 5.0 6.0 (16.0 DNC) 16.0 DNC 54.0 38.0 8th S US 66 COPPER FOSTER 7.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 6.0 (10.0) 49.0 39.0 9th S US 5127 HUGH STEVENS (10.0) 9.0 6.0 10.0 9.0 8.0 52.0 42.0 10th S US 4203 9.0 (16.0 DNF) 16.0 DNC 7.0 7.0 7.0 62.0 46.0 11th S US 5 AUSTIN GREAF 11.0 (16.0 DNF) 8.0 11.0 8.0 9.0 63.0 47.0 12th S US 2237 MIKE STEWART (16.0 DNC) 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 96.0 80.0 12th S US 5430 BOBBY CUTTING (16.0 DNC) 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 96.0 80.0 12th S US 2360 PETE JOHNS (16.0 DNC) 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 96.0 80.0 12th S US 5626 ANTHONY SGRAZZUTTI (16.0 DNC) 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 16.0 DNC 96.0 80.0 Sailwave Scoring Software 2.28.1 |
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Guests & Members Post & Read / PHOTOS AND VIDEO -- And LInks to Same / 2020 centrals Houghton Lake, Mi
on: December 21, 2020, 09:34:41 AM
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Started by petej33 - Last post by petej33 | ||
Hi,
I hope this link works. I have some photos from Centrals 2020: https://www.dropbox.com/home/centrals Pete |
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on: December 01, 2020, 07:14:19 AM
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Started by MICHAEL - Last post by MICHAEL | ||
November 30, 2020 - 21:27 — Mike DN
Lake Christina at 10 am Monday. A solid 4 inches. Some texture from a week old snow melt. Rate it a 6+. No seams,heaves or steam rising at 10F. Iceboat get together is set for a “Outdoor Recreational Activity with DN’s starting Friday- Monday. Launch at the usual Rylander’s property here. Sorry, go to Facebook Minnesota Iceboater for photos and videos! Lodging: Battle Lake Inn and Suites Battle Lake. Iceboater rate of $89+ tax/ night. They have coffee machine, refrigerator and microwave in each room. The usual no problem with any last minute cancellation. Only 5 left call 218-862-862-2500. 14 miles to launch site Bonnie Beach Resort 218-864-5534. About 12 miles to launch located on Lake Clitteral. Iceboater Special of $150 + tax/ night for a 3 BR 2BA cabin 2 stories with full kitchen. 10 left. Thumper Pond Resort Ottertail, MN about 16 miles to launch Iceboater rate $79/Nite +tax 218-367-2000 open 9-5 for call in to reserve. Same coffee, refrigerator, microwave in room. Restaurant and pool closed. Meals: Bring your own or take out breakfast and dinner at Shoreline Restaurant in Battle Lake. Rusty Nail, dinner take out only. With Covid precautions in Minnesota wear a mask indoors and social distance outdoors and setting up boats. Covid Salvia tests available in St Cloud with 24 hour results. You go right by on way to Christina. https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2020/covid102720.html No registration required as this is a tune up fun time like other Fridays of the GWC. |
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on: November 24, 2020, 11:26:39 AM
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Started by DN 5449 - Last post by DN 5449 | ||
My Ugly Stick
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