S2 7.9 Meter Class Association

Dave I agree, overdrilling, filling and redrilling ALL holes is a must. I was just noting the additional step of saturating the core with epoxy being that extra step in eliminating any possible water migration. Trust me, I only intend to do this project once. Thanks for your input, it's exactly why ...

Thanks Dave, I wholeheartedly agree. It was just an option. Seems like I'm going to go the balsa route. I'm told by an informed source the trick is to open up the seams on a rounded surface, slop in the epoxy then slap it on. This creates an epoxy barrier between each balsa piece and eliminates mois...

Do class rules restrict me to using balsa or can I do foam?

For those interested I will post pics.
I do love the boat hence the TLC.

Status - coachroof is stripped, new bulkheads being made, side-decks are next.

Opinions are welcome.
Tom, it's on it's way.

Glad I'm not the only one on lake Ontario with a 7.9. Although I'm in Toronto, I hope to see a class start in the near future. I have just bought hull #241 IB this year and and after a little FG repair, she should be out hunting bear on the PHRF course. If you're half as excited about getting one as...

Next weekend just openned up so I'm really thinking about coming over for this event. I just picked up #241 earlier this year but she needs a little TLC. No time to do any work yet this summer, always a race to do and it's been too damn hot. It would be great to meet the class and maybe get some adv...

Hi Barry. This looked like a big problem to me too. Although the fitting felt solid, wet core in the transom is a concern. I am not that small and agile, therefore crawling around the back is a no go. There's not that much room anyway. Did you have any problems topsides around the stbrd buldhead? Th...

Tim Bosma wrote:What's the hull number?

Hi Tim

If the hull # is part of the serial #, it looks like it's #136

Hi guys. Went to see the boat on Wed. Having never seen one before, I was very impresssed. These things look fast. Could you please comment on some of my concers. I'm not looking to have you make a decision for me but appreciate your input. Lower pintle bolts seems to be over tensioned. I can see ov...

Thanks guys. I got a call into the broker for the hull #. I will, of course, get an independant survey prior to purchase. Since the boat is black, I should easily spot any hull damage. I'll even drop a few pads to have a look. I had a good search/read in the R&M section asd was pleased to find v...

Hello to all. Firstly, I have to say this site rocks and it's what got me interested in joining the class. I'm currently looking for a boat and may have found one in Wilson NY. Anyone know anything about "Black Seal". Seems it's been for sale a while. I'm going to look at her next week. ht...