S2 7.9 Meter Class Association

I replaced all my cabin lights and running lights with leds. Got the bulbs from http://www.superbrightleds.com.
They have a section on figuring out how to match and pick bulbs. Their prices are reasonable.

Thanks. I got the sheaves installed, the old sheaffer blocks got mangled when I drilled them out to 5/16" but the cheeks were still good, shimmed to keep the 1/4" rope in place. Makes a big difference. Did you just replace the jaw on the spin-lock line stopper or replace it with something ...

I'm trying to replace the old shaeffer sheaves on the centerboard lifting mechanism with Harken 311 2" sheaves. The problem is the bolt is 1/4" with a 3/8" expander sheave to accommodate the old shaeffer rope sheave. The harken 311 needs a1/4 to 5/16 spacer sheave. If anyone know what...

The Perko A-16 is small and rounded. It doesn't snag halyards like the original one did.

I'm trying to get in touch with Steff, he must be busy. Glad to hear the rudder cheeks are great.
The salt is making mine pretty thin.

Gerry C.

who has the aluminum rudder cheeks for sale? Time to replace mine.

I'm a salt water sailor (Nova Scotia), the water in the Northumberland Straight gets up to 75 degrees F in August, so all kinds of mostly slimy things start to grow on the bottom, board and rudder. It's fairly easy to brush or scrub it off just by getting in the water with a snorkel, a mask, a brush...

I use to launch using a boom truck and straps with no damage to anything. Imagine you could do the same on a hoist if it will handle 5000 lbs. Nose goes in first but that's not a problem. Last year, I purchased the largest Venture aluminum roller bunk trailer they make, moved the axles ahead as far ...

Its been a bout three years now, but the turnbuckle is part of the furling unit. I bought the harken furler from a sailmaker/rigger (North Sails Atlantic) and they made me a new headstay. I do remember I had to put the foil together around the headstay, but it wasn't that hard. The genoa is cut to w...

I agree with allowing furlers.

What about a legal size assymetrical for phrf racing. Anyone have any experience? I would guess they are not "class legal".

Tweek'n & Tug'n
Nova Scotia

I made the decision to go with roller furling (harken) and a 125 furling genie, mostly because we sail short handed and with guests that have little or no sailing experience. I don't have to send my wife up to the fore deck anymore, so she is a lot happier, and everyone should be able to relate to t...

gerry.connolly@ns.sympatico.ca

I appreciate all and any feedback on 7.9 trailer specs and dimensions.

Thanks,

Gerry C.

Tweek'n & Tug'n

Would any of you trailer sailors mind posting pictures and taking some key measurements of their trailers? IE, from ball to the axcells, bunk location & width and frame witdth. As I have mentioned, I want to get an aluminum I beam trailer, but I don't want to make a major mistake when I purchase...

Thats what I want to know.

Gerry C.