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Various restoration projects, catamaran modifications and improvements.

Date: 06/27/2013
Owner: arch
Size: 66 items
Spin cover end

Spin cover end

Sunbrella homemade spin cover end

Date: 06/29/2020
Views: 489
Spin cover port side

Spin cover port side

Sunbrella homemade spin cover port side with slot for bridle

Date: 06/29/2020
Views: 438
Spin cover Stbd side

Spin cover Stbd side

Sunbrella homemade spin cover Starboard side w/o slot

Date: 06/29/2020
Views: 447
Venture 15

Venture 15

Date: 08/28/2019
Views: 491
sail repair

sail repair

Date: 08/18/2018
Views: 584
LifeSafe Clear Sail Repair Tape

LifeSafe Clear Sail Repair Tape

Date: 08/18/2018
Views: 436
N20 6x8 tramp cover

N20 6x8 tramp cover

6x8 Tramp Tarp Cover from Menard's.

Date: 05/25/2018
Views: 567
jibsock

jibsock

Date: 04/21/2018
Views: 623
spintail

spintail

Date: 04/21/2018
Views: 456
bowline vs anchor

bowline vs anchor

Date: 04/21/2018
Views: 572
PCB cat ad 1-2018 (2)

PCB cat ad 1-2018 (2)

Date: 01/15/2018
Views: 591
_MG_7206

_MG_7206

Date: 01/15/2018
Views: 624
_MG_7171

_MG_7171

Date: 01/15/2018
Views: 591
Mast cradle 2

Mast cradle 2

Date: 01/04/2018
Views: 605
Mast cradle

Mast cradle

Date: 01/04/2018
Views: 610
N5.8(2) mid

N5.8(2) mid

Date: 07/25/2017
Views: 632
King Canopy Tarp Tape

King Canopy Tarp Tape

Covers damages to hulls and keeps them watertight.

Date: 07/10/2017
Views: 574
I20 Carbon Mast original paint

I20 Carbon Mast original paint

Original spec Matterhorn White Inter20 carbon fiber mast paint.

Date: 05/05/2017
Views: 469
Infusion tramp top

Infusion tramp top

Spinnaker halyard on someone else's catNote the cigar burn in the center!

Date: 03/27/2017
Views: 679
Nacra20 (42)

Nacra20 (42)

Spinnaker layout

Date: 03/27/2017
Views: 721
NacraInter18 spinnaker lines

NacraInter18 spinnaker lines

Date: 03/27/2017
Views: 674
cat bite

cat bite

Capsize cat bite.

Date: 11/03/2016
Views: 884
Nacra 5.8 mast

Nacra 5.8 mast

Late 80's early 90's Nacra 5.8 mast profile

Date: 10/26/2016
Views: 913
nacra transom repair

nacra transom repair

Repaired this transom using a stainless backer plate inside the hull to spread the load.

Date: 08/25/2016
Views: 813
N5.8NA Mast rotator 3

N5.8NA Mast rotator 3

Date: 08/05/2016
Views: 912
N5.8NA Mast rotator 1

N5.8NA Mast rotator 1

Date: 08/05/2016
Views: 753
N5.8NA Mast rotator 2

N5.8NA Mast rotator 2

Date: 08/05/2016
Views: 960
Allstate policy 2016

Allstate policy 2016

Date: 07/30/2016
Views: 860
N20 bolt 1 arrow

N20 bolt 1 arrow

N20 Dolphin striker bolts

Date: 05/27/2016
Views: 921
N20 beam

N20 beam

N20 front crossbeam

Date: 05/27/2016
Views: 832
Nacra5.8 tiller_ackermann angle

Nacra5.8 tiller_ackermann angle

Ackerman angle on 1991 Nacra 5.8 tiller arm

Date: 05/10/2016
Views: 755
Inspection port for repair of tail of daggerboard trunk on a Nacra

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: 1070
Nacra5.8 Daggerboard trunk

Nacra5.8 Daggerboard trunk

Cushion the daggerboard with indoor/outdoor carpet, front and rear of trunk

Date: 10/13/2015
Views: 966
SignPro logo $30

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: 863
_MG_8565

_MG_8565

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: 1017
_MG_8563

_MG_8563

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: 885
N5.8 jib halyard

N5.8 jib halyard

one way to rig the jib halyard on a nacra.

Date: 07/20/2015
Views: 842
mast hound 2

mast hound 2

Nacra mast hound from F18 and newer models. Shrouds and forestay below and trapeze wires above.

Date: 06/25/2015
Views: 651
trap failure

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: 934
mast support

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: 936
Trac 16 dolphin striker detail

Trac 16 dolphin striker detail

Trac 16 dolphin striker that has been reinforced with a strap welded on.

Date: 07/31/2014
Views: 1528
Trac 16 dolphin striker 1

Trac 16 dolphin striker 1

Trac 16 dolphin striker that has been reinforced with a strap welded on.

Date: 07/31/2014
Views: 950
Garmin 205_size

Garmin 205_size

Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 1189
Velcro band

Velcro band

Aftermarket velcro band about $15?

Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 993
Garmin 205

Garmin 205

Garmin Forerunner 205

Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 1068
garmin sailing 10-8-10

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: 1029
garmin sailing 10-8-10 google earth view

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: 986
IMG_0957

IMG_0957

La Jolla Gliderport in January

Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 977
IMG_0971

IMG_0971

La Jolla Gliderport in January

Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 976
IMG_0984

IMG_0984

La Jolla Gliderport in January

Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 1050
IMG_0910

IMG_0910

La Jolla Gliderport in January

Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 1009
IMG_0969

IMG_0969

La Jolla Gliderport in January

Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 843
IMG_0945

IMG_0945

La Jolla Gliderport in January

Date: 02/04/2014
Views: 879
hull cover point

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: 1014
Bracing delamination 2

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: 905
IMG_5701

IMG_5701

Underside of hull cover.

Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 829
IMG_5583

IMG_5583

The way Nacra connected the hulls until the cover was put on with Resin Putty.

Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 800
IMG_5682

IMG_5682

Inside with the middle bulkhead removed for repair.

Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 864
Port hull cover off

Port hull cover off

Nacra 5.8 hull cover off.

Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 829
hull cover front

hull cover front

Hulls are put together in halves, held together with Resin Putty.

Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 980
HDPE pipe

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: 772
tube rear

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: 849
tube rear (1)

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: 1000
tube front

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: 1024
Nacra5.8 boomless outhaul

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: 1465
nacrinter18 (21) small

nacrinter18 (21) small

Date: 06/27/2013
Views: 1251
   
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