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Spin cover end
Sunbrella homemade spin cover end
Date: 06/29/2020
Views: 444
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Spin cover port side
Sunbrella homemade spin cover port side with slot for bridle
Date: 06/29/2020
Views: 410
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Spin cover Stbd side
Sunbrella homemade spin cover Starboard side w/o slot
Date: 06/29/2020
Views: 417
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Venture 15
Date: 08/28/2019
Views: 470
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sail repair
Date: 08/18/2018
Views: 561
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LifeSafe Clear Sail Repair Tape
Date: 08/18/2018
Views: 397
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N20 6x8 tramp cover
6x8 Tramp Tarp Cover from Menard's.
Date: 05/25/2018
Views: 543
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jibsock
Date: 04/21/2018
Views: 595
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spintail
Date: 04/21/2018
Views: 396
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bowline vs anchor
Date: 04/21/2018
Views: 545
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PCB cat ad 1-2018 (2)
Date: 01/15/2018
Views: 571
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Date: 01/15/2018
Views: 576
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Date: 01/15/2018
Views: 557
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Mast cradle 2
Date: 01/04/2018
Views: 580
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Mast cradle
Date: 01/04/2018
Views: 592
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N5.8(2) mid
Date: 07/25/2017
Views: 609
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King Canopy Tarp Tape
Covers damages to hulls and keeps them watertight.
Date: 07/10/2017
Views: 522
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I20 Carbon Mast original paint
Original spec Matterhorn White Inter20 carbon fiber mast paint.
Date: 05/05/2017
Views: 447
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Infusion tramp top
Spinnaker halyard on someone else's catNote the cigar burn in the center!
Date: 03/27/2017
Views: 655
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Nacra20 (42)
Spinnaker layout
Date: 03/27/2017
Views: 689
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NacraInter18 spinnaker lines
Date: 03/27/2017
Views: 645
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cat bite
Capsize cat bite.
Date: 11/03/2016
Views: 856
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Nacra 5.8 mast
Late 80's early 90's Nacra 5.8 mast profile
Date: 10/26/2016
Views: 889
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nacra transom repair
Repaired this transom using a stainless backer plate inside the hull to spread the load.
Date: 08/25/2016
Views: 785
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N5.8NA Mast rotator 3
Date: 08/05/2016
Views: 881
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N5.8NA Mast rotator 1
Date: 08/05/2016
Views: 725
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N5.8NA Mast rotator 2
Date: 08/05/2016
Views: 936
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Allstate policy 2016
Date: 07/30/2016
Views: 835
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N20 bolt 1 arrow
N20 Dolphin striker bolts
Date: 05/27/2016
Views: 873
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N20 beam
N20 front crossbeam
Date: 05/27/2016
Views: 788
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Nacra5.8 tiller_ackermann angle
Ackerman angle on 1991 Nacra 5.8 tiller arm
Date: 05/10/2016
Views: 731
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Inspection port for repair of tail of daggerboard trunk on a Nacra
Daggerboard trunk repair via new inspection port. Could have been 6" or even 4" instead of 8" diameter.
Date: 10/13/2015
Views: 1005
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Nacra5.8 Daggerboard trunk
Cushion the daggerboard with indoor/outdoor carpet, front and rear of trunk
Date: 10/13/2015
Views: 927
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SignPro logo $30
Custom logo of my design using original Nacra font & '20' of different font. $30 each hull. Made by SignPro.
Date: 09/23/2015
Views: 834
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I used to get stuck in the sand when backing my trailer to the water so I added a tongue extension to the trailer.
Date: 08/10/2015
Views: 983
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I used to get stuck in the sand when backing my trailer to the water so I added a tongue extension to the trailer.
Date: 08/10/2015
Views: 857
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N5.8 jib halyard
one way to rig the jib halyard on a nacra.
Date: 07/20/2015
Views: 818
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mast hound 2
Nacra mast hound from F18 and newer models. Shrouds and forestay below and trapeze wires above.
Date: 06/25/2015
Views: 606
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trap failure
Failure of Trapeze wire when vinyl coating is run over the top of the thimble. This allows the swage press to slide down the wire. Bad
Date: 06/23/2015
Views: 907
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mast support
Rear mast support made from PVC plumbing drain pipe available at Big Box hardware stores for about $7.00. mark & cut with a jigsaw then file it smooth and put a piece of indoor-outdoor carpet under the mast.
Date: 02/05/2015
Views: 903
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Trac 16 dolphin striker detail
Trac 16 dolphin striker that has been reinforced with a strap welded on.
Date: 07/31/2014
Views: 1468
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Trac 16 dolphin striker 1
Trac 16 dolphin striker that has been reinforced with a strap welded on.
Date: 07/31/2014
Views: 921
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Garmin 205_size
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 1083
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Velcro band
Aftermarket velcro band about $15?
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 948
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Garmin 205
Garmin Forerunner 205
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 1024
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garmin sailing 10-8-10
Garmin Forerunner GPS watch data showing speed, track, time, etc. Wear it on your wrist.
Date: 03/28/2014
Views: 992
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garmin sailing 10-8-10 google earth view
Garmin Forerunner GPS watch data on Google Earth showing track. Many other features. Wear it on your wrist.
Date: 03/28/2014
Views: 957
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La Jolla Gliderport in January
Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 902
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La Jolla Gliderport in January
Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 944
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La Jolla Gliderport in January
Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 1022
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IMG_0910
La Jolla Gliderport in January
Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 977
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IMG_0969
La Jolla Gliderport in January
Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 798
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La Jolla Gliderport in January
Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 834
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hull cover point
Underside of hull cover after excess Resin Putty was removed with a 4 1/2" grinding wheel. Ready to put it back on.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 984
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Bracing delamination 2
The way Nacra held the hulls together before attaching the cover with Resin Putty. Pre-industrial Revolution.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 878
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Underside of hull cover.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 787
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The way Nacra connected the hulls until the cover was put on with Resin Putty.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 765
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Inside with the middle bulkhead removed for repair.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 817
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Port hull cover off
Nacra 5.8 hull cover off.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 796
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hull cover front
Hulls are put together in halves, held together with Resin Putty.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 913
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HDPE pipe
15" or 18" x 20ft HDPE pipe can be purchased at Menards & other stores. Mine cost $162 so when I cut it in half each tube was $80. Light weight and water proof.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 744
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tube rear
Rear of sail tube. To open, just flip the hasp up and slide the rod to one side until it can be removed. Use a padlock to secure the door. Strap it to the trailer with strapping that plumbers use to hang pipe from floor joists & screw into the trai
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 811
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tube rear (1)
Plywood circle for back door. Weld the hasp to a rod & drill a hole thru the HPDE on each side. Door will swivel unless you put something behind it. I used some 1"x1" thick foam weatherstripping in a ring just behind the door. If you need
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 954
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tube front
15" Diameter HDPE corrugated tube from Menard's. Cut a circle from 3/4" plywood (exterior grade MDX if possible) and paint with an oil base paint. Screw thru the HPDE and caulk the joint.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 971
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Nacra5.8 boomless outhaul
This track and car allow adjustment of the outhaul while sailing. Car forward in high wind allows leech (back) of sail to twist off, spilling air. Car back forms a rounder shape and more power (deeper draft forward in the sail.)
Date: 09/21/2013
Views: 1391
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nacrinter18 (21) small
Date: 06/27/2013
Views: 1201
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