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by drjay
February 11th, 2015, 1:15 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Forestay Attachment Point
Replies: 8
Views: 9424

Re: Forestay Attachment Point

Any downside to opening both levers to pin forestay? That way i could have same amount of tension going to each trap wire? Oh yes,lastly, any preference as far as inserting pin for forestay? head of pin facing forward or aft or just personal preference Jay, Don't open both levers at the same time. ...
by drjay
February 11th, 2015, 10:04 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Forestay Attachment Point
Replies: 8
Views: 9424

Re: Forestay Attachment Point

OK, sounds like you are doing it wrong and over thinking it. You should release at least one of the hayfield levers to step and de-step your mast. That takes all the pressure off the bridle/forestay adjuster plate and pin. Once you have the mast up, close the lever and your rig should be tight and ...
by drjay
February 9th, 2015, 7:01 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Forestay Attachment Point
Replies: 8
Views: 9424

Re: Forestay Attachment Point

I appreciate the reply , Matt. I install the pin and split ring as follows: After stepping mast with the gin pole I stand on the tongue of trailer and inset pin from back to front, in other words the pin ends up protruding in a forward direction. I than obviously attach the ring. Now when i do this ...
by drjay
February 9th, 2015, 10:01 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Forestay Attachment Point
Replies: 8
Views: 9424

Forestay Attachment Point

So I have my ARC 17 and enjoying it. I see the forestay and pelican striker are attached via a small pin and split ring. Now I imagine split rings have been around for some time and work fairly well. I have a concern as this small ring seems to be under great pressure holding forestay and pelican st...
by drjay
January 11th, 2015, 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Area Where SCs and ARC Win
Replies: 2
Views: 4420

Re: Another Area Where SCs and ARC Win

Thanks for the info, Bill.

Now i have a good reason to sail solo!!
by drjay
January 11th, 2015, 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A List of SC and ARC Firsts
Replies: 14
Views: 11716

Re: A List of SC and ARC Firsts

I'm thinking that the reason there is not a line out the door at Aquarius is due in some part to economics. When it came time for my first cat purchase I looked at pretty much everything available. In the end I was close to a Nacra 500. Due to poor communication on the part of the dealer I opted for...
by drjay
July 31st, 2014, 8:10 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Motor Mount
Replies: 4
Views: 6197

Re: Motor Mount

Why not a gas motor? I have a 1.75HP Game fisher outboard that I was going to use on my 15 but never got the mount. From what i have learned the electrics are pretty much waterproof and weigh less. in the event of a pitchpole if gas moter gets waterlogged i'd need to remove plug etc. I just think t...
by drjay
July 31st, 2014, 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Supercat 17 Owners Manual
Replies: 11
Views: 16136

Re: Supercat 17 Owners Manual

Check your email. PDF sent !!
by drjay
July 31st, 2014, 6:37 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Motor Mount
Replies: 4
Views: 6197

Motor Mount

I anxiously await delivery of my ARC 17. Due to the nature of the ramp set up at my local lake I am considering a small motor to get past breakwater to beach from which I can raise sails. Originally i was considering a Cheata mount. Today tom haberman sent me pics of the Aquarius mount. Much cleaner...
by drjay
June 19th, 2014, 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Wanted to Say Hello
Replies: 5
Views: 6671

Just Wanted to Say Hello

Thought I would introduce myself. I have been speaking with Tom Haberman and just put a deposit on an ARC 17. I was pretty much between Nacra, Hobie and ARC. In the end what sold me on the ARC was the excellent communication from Tom as well as the build quality. This is my first sailboat but I have...