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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
Views: 680
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IMG_5770
Rigged in backyard, ready for first sail
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 1007
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IMG_5774
Integral righting line. It retracts into the main beam via bungee.When required just grab the ball & pull.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 883
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IMG_5775
furling system. the vertical stem sticking down is to attach a yarn wind indicator.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 814
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IMG_5776
furler with wind indicator.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 822
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IMG_5777
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: 815
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IMG_5778
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: 898
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IMG_5781
Ackerman angle. Quick disconnect tabs for the tie bar.
Date: 08/05/2017
Views: 809
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IMG_5779
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: 798
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IMG_5780
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: 821
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IMG_5789
The proper sail number. This is a nearly new sail, saved only for race days.
Date: 09/13/2017
Views: 808
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IMG_5790
Date: 09/13/2017
Views: 819
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IMG_5854
Date: 10/12/2017
Views: 1255
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IMG_5858
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: 829
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mast joint
mast joint
Date: 10/25/2017
Views: 908
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