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by grandillusion
Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: Regattas & Events
Topic: Detroit NOODs dates
Replies: 12
Views: 8941

Detroit NOODs dates

I'm probably not the first to notice, but the dates for Detroit NOOD and the Mills Cup are the same, one will likely be moved
by grandillusion
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Spreader movement
Replies: 1
Views: 2159

Re: Spreader movement

check the spreader bracker welds, failure is common
by grandillusion
Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Centerboard box
Replies: 44
Views: 23765

Re: Centerboard box

OUCH!!, might be time for an email to Scott at Tiara and your insurance Co.
by grandillusion
Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Mast Step Bolt
Replies: 13
Views: 11684

Re: Mast Step Bolt

I changed mine to a 1/2" bolt for a nice tight fit, thats the size of the slot in the deck plate, I think I drilled out the mast shoe to accomadate the larget bolt
by grandillusion
Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:30 am
Forum: Regattas & Events
Topic: 2009 CCR Dates
Replies: 4
Views: 3934

216 well be there snow or shine, I mean rain or shine, damn MI winter, Happy Hollidays everyone
by grandillusion
Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: New Companionway Hatch Cover
Replies: 23
Views: 14901

put me down bronze, my hungover bow guy hates it when the sun wakes him up on a sunday if there isn't a race (the frosted clear passes all light if not any sight)
by grandillusion
Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: New Companionway Hatch Cover
Replies: 23
Views: 14901

only if I can get in bronze/smoke
by grandillusion
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: Other S2 7.9 messages
Topic: class gear! a must have
Replies: 6
Views: 5743

that was a while back but I'll check on some t shirts, fleece jackets and vests for now
by grandillusion
Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Outboard Motor Size
Replies: 12
Views: 8170

there is an outboard motor store on ebay there like $1450 with free shipping outboardsonline, I want a new one and the tohatsu[nissan 6 is my choice but the evinrude 8 is still running great, less for the 2 stroke smoke and it uses a ton of gas
by grandillusion
Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: Crew available / Crew needed / Boats for charter
Topic: 2009 St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta Feb 13-15
Replies: 2
Views: 6973

want to go

I've got 2 (myself and buddy) who want to sail in the NOODs, I probably wont get the old Grand Illusion down there this year if for no other excuse the new rags will not be done till spring, I'm pretty good all around and and my buddy is a darn good bow guy and all around sailor, can fly down, help ...
by grandillusion
Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:12 am
Forum: Regattas & Events
Topic: 2009 St Pete NOOD
Replies: 40
Views: 24797

without looking at the NOODS site dates????
by grandillusion
Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Swim Ladder
Replies: 6
Views: 4507

west marine has, or at least used to have a nice SS removable one that mine came with, check there paper catalouge
by grandillusion
Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Foot Brace for Driver
Replies: 14
Views: 10165

nice braces, but more interesting is how you have gotten your s2 in such an easie position to do the bottom?
by grandillusion
Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: Racing / Tuning & Rigging Tips and Tricks
Topic: Standing rigging
Replies: 31
Views: 25537

if you need more than 1 toggle you should really consider a new forestay, wile on this topic how about making dyform wire class legal, higher load rating means higher safety factor, not nessesarly gaining a competive edge
by grandillusion
Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:31 pm
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: companionway and hatch frame
Replies: 5
Views: 4655

my local plactics supply outlet ripped down larger stock of high density plastic to the dimentions I needed (just a tuch thicker on the top than original for extra strength) I ran them through the daddo blade for the channel and hit the corners with the 1/18 inch round overal on the top edges most u...