Dart 15
C'mon, is this not one of the sexiest,(scaled down Tornado), & one of nicest looking sails you've ever seen?
Date: 07/14/2017
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Rigged in backyard, ready for first sail
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 955
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Integral righting line. It retracts into the main beam via bungee.When required just grab the ball & pull.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 837
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furling system. the vertical stem sticking down is to attach a yarn wind indicator.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 768
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furler with wind indicator.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 783
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Mainsheet system, (7:1). The adjustable ratcheting system is stamped RWO Dart, as are the mainsheet blocks. I think RWO must have been the major supplier, as most factory parts are RWO.The sheaves run on ball bearings & sheaves can be replaced indiv
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 782
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Rudder system,removable with no tools.There are some moving parts, all are easily replaceable. they work quite well, & are very easy to lock either up or down.I hope I never destroy one, new ones are $$
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 854
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Ackerman angle. Quick disconnect tabs for the tie bar.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 768
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Rear Beam attachment. Again no tools required. Simply push the spring to the side, lift the tab & slide the beam outwards.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 764
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6" port middle of hull. Before 2012 the boats came with what the British refer to as "cocktail cabinets". After 2012 they were dropped in order to make production less costly, & they also dropped 3kg/hull.They make for a nicely finish
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 746
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The proper sail number. This is a nearly new sail, saved only for race days.
Date: 09/13/2017
Views: 768
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Date: 09/13/2017
Views: 770
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Date: 10/12/2017
Views: 1194
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The arrow shows where they failed to fully seal the mast at initial build. It resulted in a flooded mast when I turtled. Thanks Factory guy.
Date: 10/14/2017
Views: 784
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mast joint
mast joint
Date: 10/25/2017
Views: 858
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