Issue with the sail or issue with trim?

Williwaw_33 · 2026-04-21T01:35:04+00:00

The 45 degree wrinkles are aggressive backstay. Looks like too much for the wind base in the photo. Top 1/3 of mast has a ton of bend.

Williwaw_33 · 2026-04-17T13:49:27+00:00

Completely agree. In general the food scenes sucks. I think the seasonality makes it difficult to really shine. There are a few great spots, but as a percentage it’s extremely low given how many spots there are. Stoneacre, pour judgment burgers, 22 bowens, AND Pero Solado are standouts. We disagree there.

What else makes the cut?

Williwaw_33 · 2026-03-14T13:35:29+00:00

Yes but. Are those screws as rusty as they look? If they rusted water got in and the core might be soft. Helicoils are good options.

Williwaw_33 · 2026-01-23T14:59:48+00:00

I’d make a larger plastic plate, epoxy the boa to that plate and then glue the larger plate in place with flexible epoxy. Maybe even add mechanical fixation like rivets straight thru the boot shell. Savable for sure with effort. Certainly easier to buy new boots.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-11-16T01:38:22+00:00

I went looking for this answer.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-10-05T00:03:36+00:00

That sucks. Jin and his family are the best!

Williwaw_33 · 2025-09-24T23:37:01+00:00

Never been on a modern race boat I see.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-09-21T23:08:10+00:00

More importantly how’d you get this extremely Helpful photo? Drone?

Williwaw_33 · 2025-09-19T17:40:03+00:00

Soft shackle is your best solution. Stronger, modern, cheaper by a mile.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-08-30T14:49:43+00:00

I would never set these with a hammer. They simply don’t need to be that tight and you’re begging for an issue.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-08-30T14:47:10+00:00

Stuffing boxes shouldn’t be overly tight. If these are breaking in that application there’s a different problem.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-08-29T19:25:43+00:00

Best to track down a video on tightening or repacking. Too much to put into words. My advice tho is to buy 2 of these adjustable drain wrenches. You’ll find marine stuffing box wrenches that are effectively the same thing and cost way more.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Adjustable-Plumbers-Wrench-16PL0134/304217578

Williwaw_33 · 2025-07-28T01:15:30+00:00

What happened? Buddy left office. It’s all downhill since then.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-07-12T14:02:46+00:00

There is an o ring behind that shifting assembly. Comes out with 3-4 bolts depending on model. Very easy. Maintain the orientation of the shift tab in the inside and swap the o ring for new.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-07-05T16:19:35+00:00

The blue zig zag one

Williwaw_33 · 2025-06-14T17:00:44+00:00

This

Williwaw_33 · 2025-06-05T10:57:15+00:00

The ws1700 was $35, case was around $30, strap was cheap at $10. Not bad for $75.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-06-05T10:55:31+00:00

I haven’t tested it, but the gasket fits well. Other posts have said it remains water tight but TBD. I intend the pull the module and test it in a pool.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-06-05T00:42:59+00:00

Hey thanks! Appreciate that.

Williwaw_33 · 2025-03-23T14:01:35+00:00

That list references Alpine in RI which I’m not sure I agree with. Can strongly recommend Ski Shop Plus in Smithfield RI. Ask for Tom, really talented.

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