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#21
Precision / Re: Windex interference
Last post by tjspiel - Apr 17, 2024, 09:20 PMYou could go the Ron Deitel route and put a dinghy style windex on the pulpit.
After forgetting to take my windex off when trailering (and losing it) or forgetting to put it on before stepping the mast more than once, that's what I decided to do.
It has the advantage of being in your natural line of sight, - no more craning your neck to look up to the top of the mast. The disadvantage is that you can't see it behind the jib when sitting on the low side of the boat.
It's meant for spars so it's not the easiest thing to mount on a pulpit. You need something thicker on your pulpit to wrap it around.
https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/DAV-1295.html
After forgetting to take my windex off when trailering (and losing it) or forgetting to put it on before stepping the mast more than once, that's what I decided to do.
It has the advantage of being in your natural line of sight, - no more craning your neck to look up to the top of the mast. The disadvantage is that you can't see it behind the jib when sitting on the low side of the boat.
It's meant for spars so it's not the easiest thing to mount on a pulpit. You need something thicker on your pulpit to wrap it around.
https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/DAV-1295.html
#22
Precision / Re: Precision Sailors' Happy H...
Last post by gary-s - Apr 17, 2024, 05:48 PMSorry can't make the Zoom gathering this week. Have to attend a family function. Bummer!
Gary S.
Gary S.
#23
Precision / Re: Got the first pick in the ...
Last post by gary-s - Apr 17, 2024, 05:46 PMGood for you! That looks like a real easy commute. Be nice for those "evening sails!"
Gary
Gary
#24
Precision / Windex interference
Last post by talbot - Apr 17, 2024, 05:16 PMI installed a VHF antenna this winter, but when I raised the mast, it turns out the Windex hangs on the new equipment. Anyone else solve this problem? Maybe a stainless L-bracket that would move the Windex an inch or so outboard? (The aerial and wind indicator are on opposite sides of the mast.) I can tweak the antenna mount a bit so the Windex sort-of works, but I believe that alters the shape of my VHF signal, which I understand is perpendicular to the antenna.
#25
Precision / Re: Anyone close to splash?
Last post by talbot - Apr 17, 2024, 05:09 PMLaunched yesterday. All went well, except that I decided to forego the anti-sway rig, 'cuz it wasn't windy, and, you know, what could possibly go wrong? So now I have a modern expressionist sculpture instead of a mast step. But it adds character, I suppose.
#26
Precision / Re: Got the first pick in the ...
Last post by tjspiel - Apr 17, 2024, 03:35 PMQuote from: DBthal on Apr 17, 2024, 03:26 PMLooks like you picked a "celebrity mooring". Perfect spot.Ha !
Maybe you should get a Megabucks ticket!
Do you get to keep the same buoy every year Dan?
#27
Precision / Re: Got the first pick in the ...
Last post by DBthal - Apr 17, 2024, 03:26 PMLooks like you picked a "celebrity mooring". Perfect spot.
Maybe you should get a Megabucks ticket!
Maybe you should get a Megabucks ticket!
#28
Precision / Got the first pick in the buoy...
Last post by tjspiel - Apr 17, 2024, 01:53 PMIt works kind of like bingo. Your name is put on a card and it's thrown into a hopper. They give it a few spins and pull out a card.
Mine was actually the 2nd card drawn. The first person was not there. They are supposed to pick for you based on preferences you list when that happens but the map was wide open when I walked up.
I was not prepared for that.
Last year I didn't get picked until much later so I didn't really think about what I'd do if I was one of the first. I just had a general ideal of where I wanted to be.
Anyway, it's a nice step up from last year. Closer to the dock and on an outer corner so sailing to and from should be easy.
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Mine was actually the 2nd card drawn. The first person was not there. They are supposed to pick for you based on preferences you list when that happens but the map was wide open when I walked up.
I was not prepared for that.
Last year I didn't get picked until much later so I didn't really think about what I'd do if I was one of the first. I just had a general ideal of where I wanted to be.
Anyway, it's a nice step up from last year. Closer to the dock and on an outer corner so sailing to and from should be easy.
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#29
TSBB General Talk / Re: The Weather Sucks in Ohio
Last post by rfrance0718 - Apr 17, 2024, 09:51 AMOK, things have improved. We managed 2 practices last week. Ugly looking and no docks, so we only launched 4 420s and a Whaler each day. On Saturday we had 15 mph winds with gusts in the 20s. We sailed in a qualifier for the regional finals at our sister club across town. We sent 2 teams who represented well. They sailed 16 races per division, so 32 total with the heavy air all day. The top 3 teams qualified and our one team made the cut, coming back from 12 points down in the afternoon session. Heavy air has never been their strength, but they keep improving. Our second team was further back, but had their moments.
Meanwhile, back at our club, the water waas still too high to lift in the docks, but they rescheduled for Sunday morning, and we finally got it done. Monday night was beautiful and we had a full practice and last night we had our first Laser series. We had 5 races in medium air, sunny, 10 boats on the water. Life is good again.
Meanwhile, back at our club, the water waas still too high to lift in the docks, but they rescheduled for Sunday morning, and we finally got it done. Monday night was beautiful and we had a full practice and last night we had our first Laser series. We had 5 races in medium air, sunny, 10 boats on the water. Life is good again.
#30
Precision / Re: Put a few holes in my boat...
Last post by Straander - Apr 16, 2024, 08:19 PMQuote from: tjspiel on Apr 15, 2024, 11:04 PMQuote from: Riggerdood on Apr 15, 2024, 10:36 PMLooking great Tom!
Can you elaborate on what you mean by "extreme angle cleats"?
These:
https://www.harken.com/en/shop/cam-cleats-kits/standard-cam-matic-kit-x-treme-angle-fairlead/
They make it easier to cleat and un-cleat a line when the line is coming out at an angle. Like when you're sitting on the high side of the boat and the cleat is on the low side facing aft.
Ahh looks useful. I updated my P165 to this style of them for the same reason:
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