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by frankfreedom
Tue Oct 01, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: compass cover & foor rest/foot brace
Replies: 1
Views: 618

compass cover & foor rest/foot brace

Hello, i have the ritchie HV77 compass on my S2, two of them, it appears the covers are no longer available except at an indecent price on Ebay. Anyone has some for sale or solution to cover them aesthetically? second question, i have the foot rest in wood, one of them is rotten, do you replace them...
by frankfreedom
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: mast stepping
Replies: 2
Views: 55172

mast stepping

Hello all, I'm looking for info from probably the peoples who travel with their boat. What system do you use the put the mast back in place after being on the road. I would like to get specifics, pictures material, dimension. Can i buy a kit or drawing of such system from you guys. We only do that a...
by frankfreedom
Tue Mar 30, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: boom vang
Replies: 0
Views: 4271

boom vang

Hello everyone, looking for a permanent solution to my boom vang situation. Like you will on the picture the part that attach to the mast is about 2 inches too low, so when dismating, I have to remove the attachment. So for the ones, that travel for races what do you do? My solutions are either to i...
by frankfreedom
Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Soft spot around mast
Replies: 2
Views: 2706

Soft spot around mast

Hello all, we do have a general area of soft spot around the mast, both sides of it , altought the mast seem to be solid. Should we be concern about the mast falling? Should we fix the flexing of the deck when walking on it if the mast is in no danger of caving in. Also , if we do have the roof repa...
by frankfreedom
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Upgrade to many items
Replies: 1
Views: 2140

Upgrade to many items

Hello all, We are looking for a few items and advices, so here they are: Anyone has the drawings or sketch with dimensions of the wood table that goes on pintles in the cabin then is stowed away in the front berth when not in usage? Is Mini craft still the place to go for gel coat? Anyone can tell m...
by frankfreedom
Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: rudder hold down system
Replies: 2
Views: 3416

rudder hold down system

Hello looking for a diagram of a hold down system for the rudder. We would like not to have to bend overboard every time time to install the rudder in place, any pictures or diagram welcome. I have seen a post but diagram no longer available. Also what are you using to block rudder in place instead ...
by frankfreedom
Tue May 31, 2016 7:54 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: update for lifting system for keel/ dagger board
Replies: 7
Views: 6336

Re: update for lifting system for keel/ dagger board

Thanks, Anyone can provide actual pictures of installation. My understanding is, in any case you are putting the screw where the shackle pin would go normally? If we put 2 blocks side by side, we have to shim in between? Any part number you would recommend? I have found Harken 2621 with a working lo...
by frankfreedom
Mon May 30, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: update for lifting system for keel/ dagger board
Replies: 7
Views: 6336

update for lifting system for keel/ dagger board

Hello,

looking to improve the lifting system on my dagger board, would anyone have pictures or drawings of such modifications.

I have included in, a picture my actual system.

Thanks to all
by frankfreedom
Tue May 24, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: new owner, many questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5881

Re: new owner, many questions

here are the rest of questions: transom ladder: should I drill holes then filled them with epoxy , then install bolts? Keel: is there a way to make it easier to lift without changing the winch, pictures are more then welcome rudder: any system to keep it in water instead of using the bolt, again pic...
by frankfreedom
Tue May 24, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: new owner, many questions
Replies: 6
Views: 5881

new owner, many questions

Hello all, just bought my S2 7.9, tried in 5 knots winds, I was the only one moving on my lake at decent speed.

now , I want to do some upgrade and maybe I can find some answers.

Transom ladder: 3 or 4 steps?
is there enough material to do it, should it go thru
by frankfreedom
Mon May 16, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: new owner, lots of question
Replies: 5
Views: 9878

Re: new owner, lots of question

Most of your questions have been answered in various sections of this forum already, but I'll give you the cliffs notes version of answers for most of them. Places to check for problems? Chainplates (usually leaks around them because they aren't sealed with any level of frequency by most - includin...
by frankfreedom
Mon May 16, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: new owner, lots of question
Replies: 5
Views: 9878

new owner, lots of question

hello, we are in the final stage of buying this S2 7.9 boat but I have many questions, and to be quite honest, certain a forum could answer all of them , I'm just wondering if it would not be better to just have a discussion and email with someone patient. we will not be racing a lot with it , at le...