[quote=JennaMeyer]I miss my 5.7 They are a great boat, easy to sail and right when you get on your side. I recommend the square top mylar sails over the dacron any day. ( I had Ian at Elloit Pattison make me a really nice bi color set of sails) They have the pattern down pat as they were the factory sail maker back then. They are far superior over the dacron and give better tach and jibbing over dacron. They also perform better in light air. The mast ball should be replaced every year even though they look fine. I had a 1.5 yr old ball exlode while going under the Verranzano Bridge during a Statue of Liberty Race a few years back. The rudder shock cords are manageable but still a pain to deal with. I kept a spare set of aluminum pins for the gudgeons and replaced them mid season every year. They wear kinda fast. Like most cats it really helps to move forward under light wind and she will speed right up. They love to be nose heavy. No fear when stuffing a hull as they seem to get spit back out and I never could pitchpole the boat. Good luck with her,, Jenna[/quote]
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