Aquarius Sail Owners

Bill
We have a spare set (2) of SC17 rudders that have the 'extra' lock-down 'notch' which I assume (we have never used them) provides 'some' steerage (vs all the way up) in shallow water/surf.
Might you share some history of this rudder design and its proper function?
Thanks!
franklin Viola

Dan I imagine your SC15 'jumps' off the trailer and onto the beach as soon as your parking lights go off. SC15 video posted on forum is Fantastic! You would be absolutely amazed at how quickly the ARC21 is also stepped and out on the water! Other than addition of of rigging the gin-pole, we are out ...

Thanks Havliii :) Since this thread has gone completely off the reservation (my fault), I ah reckon it is OK to shoot one more arrow into Custer (Cherokee heritage is in my genes) by offering these 'opinions' to those who may listen: What is wrong with the world? "I am" http://www.youtube....

Whenever sea state permits, I have my crew trap out 'in-front' of the forward crossbar to point my SC17 more sharply unwind. Same for my ARC21. As long as leeward bow does not completely bury (more correctly: boat does not stop suddenly with stern rising up so rudders can be 'fully' inspected), ball...

Bill I am not sure we 'did Not want' wing powered cats, rather I suspect the masses simply were never 'Educated' as to the value of their function. I have been a scuba instructor since '86, and traveled the world as a professional u/w photographer (magazines, textbooks, etc). Beginning in the mid-90...

In reading Bill's thorough description of the support required to 'wing' Wild Turkey so it could actually depart terra-firma for an afternoon of 'fun' on the water, I am reminded of NASA's colossally ill-conceived shuttle program that did nothing to advance space exploration since 1969. Sexy? Absolu...

GO Emirite Kiwi's .. BEAT Larry's Kiwi's!

franklin viola

The 'big' difference in fabricating a SC22 with 8.5ft beams as compared to the ARC21 is: The ARC-21 utilizes Bill Roberts "Shared Lift" concept in conjunction with low drag, high lift daggerboard and rudder designs that not only improve the ARC-21's windward capabilities but also produce a...

I captured image with a housed Nikon D2X camera & fisheye lens while bobbing in the water and acting as the 'buoy'. Instructed my buddy Todd to sail his SC17 'danger-close'. Reckon I need a 'helmet'!
Franklin

http://www.violaphoto.com/pod-11jun26-waterline.htm

Franklin Viola

Dyneema Trap Lines I made for my ARC 21

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franklin Viola
ARC 21

I found a Neil Pryde trapeze harness at our 'used' loft in Kemah (TX) just like this these: http://www.neilprydesailing.com/?p=1072 It is Fantastic! :wink: Not sure of their availability here in the states. :roll: Here is a UK dealer: http://www.purplemarine.com/dinghy/neil-pryde-elite-trapeze-harne...

Mac, I have been burned twice by fiberglass resin SC's (older than '86) so NO thanks. I simply push the 'old' ladies way too hard :lol: Not sure if Tom has already sold their ARC 'benchmark' 17, but he sent me photos earlier this year and it looks Mint Mint! :D Somebody on this forum must surely be ...

Mac, if you find a 'good condition' (1987 or older) SC17 during your extraordinary ability to 'find' Supercats, please send one down here to Panama. No worries if you and wife test "dive" it first
franklin
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Excellent Mac! Glad to see you got 'some' use out of the Sails.
Looking forward to seeing your 'form' on SC19XL!
franklin
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