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by MoJo105
Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: Crew available / Crew needed / Boats for charter
Topic: Hull #105 for charter St Pete NOOD
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Hull #105 for charter St Pete NOOD

I will not be sailing 105 in the St Pete NOOD. I live a relatively short distance away and will be racing on a J/88. I can have my boat in the water, ready for you to step aboard in St Pete. Your sails are probably better than mine, but we can discuss the details. Boat is a freshwater MI boat in nic...
by MoJo105
Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:58 pm
Forum: Rules issues & questions + Official Rules Interpretations
Topic: Keel Winch
Replies: 1
Views: 7784

Keel Winch

I was thinking of mounting a cable trailer type winch on the cabin top to raise and lower the keel. This isn't intended to increase the speed of lifting but to make it easier to do short handed.

I didn't see any mention of winches in the class rules
by MoJo105
Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:51 pm
Forum: Regattas & Events
Topic: St Petes NOOD and/or Sarasota 2018
Replies: 4
Views: 9371

Re: St Petes NOOD and/or Sarasota 2018

Not sure how many active 7.9 there are in Florida. Didn't make that Santa Sailfest regatta due to some scheduling problems and general lack of boats.

See you in St Pete
by MoJo105
Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Regattas & Events
Topic: Santa Sailfest Lake Monroe
Replies: 1
Views: 6083

Santa Sailfest Lake Monroe

This regatta used to be the Kettle Cup and apparently draws 75 boats or so. I believe there are 1 or 2 7.9s on Lake Monroe and a few in SW florida. Anyone interested in getting 5 or 6 boats together for one design? I'd be interested in considering making it a OD jib and main event to make it easier ...