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by Lesmracer
Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: Lifting keel for S2 6.9
Replies: 2
Views: 4215

Lifting keel for S2 6.9

Since there is no S2 6.9 forum, I am appealing to 7.9 owners for help. My keel is split from tip to almost top. Does anyone know of a 6.9 keel - used or new? Any quick help is appreciated. Racing season starts soon.

PS I have friends who own 7.9s.
by Lesmracer
Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Ballast Material in the Daggerboard
Replies: 2
Views: 3111

Re: Ballast Material in the Daggerboard

I have an S2 6.9. I appreciate 7.9 class allowing me to share your forum. I hit a Shoal with the keel. I could see the front of the Keel was damaged. I was not able to see further up the Keel in the back. Now that I have the Keel out, the entire back side of the Keel has split along the mold lines. ...
by Lesmracer
Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:30 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Bottom paint
Replies: 1
Views: 2112

Re: Bottom paint

Chuck, I use hydrocoat SR on my bottom. This past season, we had excellent results. Come by my boat and take a look. I believe it is also significantly cheaper than VC 17. It's water based so no special suits or gear needed.
by Lesmracer
Sun Feb 24, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Daggerboard Lift
Replies: 24
Views: 22399

Re: Daggerboard Lift

Hello, this is my first posting on this forum. i appreciate being allowed to participate. I have the 7.9s little sister - 6.9 (#66, 1984). I am hoping you all can help me since our dagger boards are similar. My board usually sticks about 1/2 way down and sometimes 1/4 down. it will go down the rests...