So how did I celebrate year no. 58 last week? By putting "Pre-Bend" back into my Stick! _FVA1537.jpg 100 lbs (5 gallons deck paint + two sheets of steel) hung off the diamond spreaders = 1.75-inch Pre-Bend _FVA1539.jpg We could really tell the performance difference last weekend when tacki...
Got new engine for the ARC 21.
5.5 oz Dacron main and jib.
MacMcCallum calls 'em the 'Easter Edition'
I simply wanted to return to "Beach Cat" Color and Durability
Franklin Viola
ARC 2101
Our first 'on the road' regatta, Juana's Good Time was quite eye opening to how a popular venue can be engulfed in beach cats. First, all masts must be stepped in the asphalt parking lot, and boats then taken off their trailers where the sand meets the designated handicap space (no more than two boa...
We woke Saturday morning to rain, and drizzle by time we left hotel. It finally stopped, but turned to Dark clouds on all horizons. A good friend was also at Juana's Good Time Regatta (Navarre Beach, FL) and sailing solo on his Supercat 17. So we convinced him to crew with Donna and me for the day's...
I think what ya'll are gravitating toward is an "ARC 21"
Other than the extra time to rig a Gin Pole for stepping the mast, we are out on the water nearly as quick as when I piloted an SC17
Franklin Viola
ARC 21.01
My buddy Ernie Kamp with his family and their Supercat 19 at Texas City Dike on 3rd Saturday of August 2015.
Great times even when her sails are quiet!
You have successfully registered for the 25th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta; look for a confirmation email arriving shortly. See you on the beach! Captain Information - because "I steer" 8) Franklin Viola Vessel: ARC 21 Sail #: 2101 Boat Type: Beach Cat City: Seabrook State: Texas Crew In...
Postby Bill Roberts » May 14th, 2015, 9:43 am LUBRICATE,LUBRICATE,LUBRICARE!!! I have been using Liquid Wrench RV Dry Lube on all of my ARC21 components (from blocks to spinnaker snuffer) with much success as it leaves no oily residue to pick up sand and grit. And it is a fraction of the price of Sa...