S2 7.9 Meter Class Association

I've used Apex. it runs a little fat and fuzzes some. Easy to grip.


SeanR

A buddy of mine (Hardesty) in Norfolk VA lost his mast tonight. '86 inboard - I don't know the hull #. Something in the 400's. In the regular Thursday night series, someone T-boned him port on starboard. He is not at fault. He told me he was a member of the class last year, but did not get around to...

As a substitute to the H308 you can use a H6065 and as a substitute to the H304 you can use a H2650. From there the loads are small enough to use 29 carbo's. The upper section was 28'9" (3/16") Validator 12 stripped with a 16' cover starting at the mast head crane. The next section is 10' ...

Good Luck to all! Wish we were there.

SeanR

Thanks for all the info. I have to agree with both Dave and Bob. It can't be my trimmers (wife and daughter) because they do a flawless job :wink: It must be those pesky jib sheets and the helm's fault (me). I was just trying to put it off on the winches! Replacing those jib sheets ASAP. Seriously, ...

Bob, Thanks for the reply. I am really on the fence with the upgrade. Both Harken site and Lewmar site recommend 30 size. My concerns come from our past 2 races. 18-25kts with jib. Women trimmers and struggling with the clam cleats slipping out. Kinda survival sailing. I bet in lighter conditions th...

I understand that ST's have an initial 2:1 where most non-ST have an initial 1:1. Does it really make that much difference?

We used standard winches on the J24, but we cross sheeted most of the time.

Thanks

SeanR

I guess what I'm asking is have you replaced your's with 30 ST or upgraded to 40 ST's

Thanks

SeanR

I'm looking at changing out my Lewmar 30's (non self tailing) for self tailer's. Recommendations on brand and size? Thanks.

SeanR

Talked with Henry today and he's work up a quote and matl list that I'll share. He asked about the length and location of the cover. He mentioned something like 10-15' long. I thought this was a bit much, but I don't have my new main yet. Any comments on the cover length ( I know Tim said 2') and th...

Ok, I'm with you so far. Can you explain the carbon tubing compression struts for holding the SS machine screws that hold the mast step in place? I'm a little lost there.

SeanR

I take it you are talking about removing the aluminum base plate? Is it attached to the keel trunk or does it just set on top? I feel like I should be able to see it from underneath, but cannot. Also I notice the underside of the cabin top is not tabbed to the keel trunk. Should the repair include i...

Dave, I am in the process of re-coring the coach top (with balsa). The affected area is from the keel hoist to the front of the coach roof. Appears most came in around the downhaul block mounted on the coach roof. I am not sure if the mast step is wet, but given the degree of rot and water I am will...

I've been digging around on the site for a picture of the cascading backstay and cannot find one. Does anyone have one they can email me? Since you all have had yours set up for a year or so now, do you have any suggestions to make it better than what is currently posted?

SeanR

Gerry, My trailer is 27'3" long front to back. Standard wishbone configuration. Dual axle. Wishbone spread is 6'. 7 Cross members including the small one at the front that only holds a roller. Member spacing from the rear is: 3', 3', 3'6", 4', 3'3", 3' 10". The first cross member...