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by Matt Haberman
January 22nd, 2020, 10:11 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: 17v19 mast length
Replies: 1
Views: 5205

Re: 17v19 mast length

Yes, the SC17 and Original (standard) SC19 had the same length mast.

The SC19 mast had spreaders, the SC17 does not.
by Matt Haberman
October 5th, 2019, 9:05 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Server / Host Migration
Replies: 1
Views: 14539

Re: Server / Host Migration

The server migration is complete. Please let me know if you come across any issues.
Thanks for your patience.
by Matt Haberman
October 2nd, 2019, 4:24 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: SC19: Self-tacking jib + furler?
Replies: 3
Views: 6157

Re: SC19: Self-tacking jib + furler?

Jonathan, Go to our website and look at the pictures of the ARC22, 21 & 17, all of those should be self tacking. They are not the same sails, the roller furling jib is a traditional overlapping jib where as the self tacking jib does not overlap and passes in front of the mast. Since we introduce...
by Matt Haberman
October 2nd, 2019, 7:55 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: SC19: Self-tacking jib + furler?
Replies: 3
Views: 6157

Re: SC19: Self-tacking jib + furler?

Jonathan, There are two issues that prevent the roller furling on a self tacking jib setup: 1) We use a full length battens in the self tacking jib which prevents rolling. We have found this was necessary to maintain a good sail shape. 2) The tack of the jib attaches below the apex of the bridle wir...
by Matt Haberman
September 30th, 2019, 9:32 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: manual for 15' Supercat
Replies: 2
Views: 4894

Re: manual for 15' Supercat

If you call Aquarius Sail at 651-462-SAIL (7245) they can help you. You can also email sales@aquarius-sail.com
by Matt Haberman
September 10th, 2019, 7:53 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Roller furling jib line tie off where??
Replies: 13
Views: 13193

Re: Roller furling jib line tie off where??

Tom, That is a very good point. To add on that, if your going to leave the jib furled and on the boat for extended periods of time we strongly recommend you cover it with a jib snorkel. This will protect the jib from the UV rays of the sun. Without the jib snorkel I would next expect a jib to last m...
by Matt Haberman
September 9th, 2019, 9:07 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Roller furling jib line tie off where??
Replies: 13
Views: 13193

Re: Roller furling jib line tie off where??

The roller furling cleat was installed on the starboard side of the boat along the flat section of the tramp track. The forward hole in the cleat shared forward tramp track screw. Depending on the type of cleat that was used, some people found it helpful to route the line under the forward beam and ...
by Matt Haberman
September 6th, 2019, 5:35 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Topside antiskid paint
Replies: 1
Views: 4378

Re: Topside antiskid paint

The original non-skid and what we continue to use today is an AwlGrip product with a grit additive added in. If you call and talk to Tom he can fill you in on the details.
by Matt Haberman
September 2nd, 2019, 9:11 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: SC19 boards
Replies: 3
Views: 5452

Re: SC19 boards

Jonathan, Initially the SC19 did not have diamond wires on the mast, but that only lasted for about 1 year (if that) before they were added to the SC19 as standard equipment. Very few boats were built without the diamond wires and all of those boats were upgraded to include the diamond wires. So yes...
by Matt Haberman
September 1st, 2019, 7:20 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: SC19 boards
Replies: 3
Views: 5452

Re: SC19 boards

Jonathan, Yes, it should be NACA series 63... There were three versions of the SuperCat 19: The Original 19 with 8' beam, daggerboards and a 28'9" mast. The 19XL with a 8'6" beam, Daggerboards and a 33' mast. The 19X with 8'6" beam, NO daggerboards and a 33' mast. The 19 without board...
by Matt Haberman
August 27th, 2019, 9:19 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Server / Host Migration
Replies: 1
Views: 14539

Server / Host Migration

I just want to give everyone a heads up that in the near future we will be moving to a new web server / hosting company. So don't panic if the forum is offline for a while. I am always optimistic these types of things will go off without a hitch and will go unnoticed by the majority, however I am a...
by Matt Haberman
August 15th, 2019, 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trampoline coming out of track - ‘81 SC17
Replies: 2
Views: 6187

Re: Trampoline coming out of track - ‘81 SC17

One thing to consider is where does it start to pull out from. If it starts pulling out in the middle then the only real solution is to replace the bolt rope with a "HARD" Luff braid rope which should resolve the problem. Don't use a soft rope or a twisted braid, the problem will persist. ...
by Matt Haberman
July 17th, 2019, 9:04 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Squeaky Ball? SC15
Replies: 3
Views: 5912

Re: Squeaky Ball? SC15

Laz,

Not sure why you didn't need lube before. We have been putting a bit of lube on the ball as I describe as long as I can remember.
by Matt Haberman
July 10th, 2019, 10:54 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Squeaky Ball? SC15
Replies: 3
Views: 5912

Re: Squeaky Ball? SC15

Hi Laz,

You can clean the ball and the inside of the mast base with a cloth rag and some lacquer thinner to remove the old grease. Before you step the mast put a marble size dollop of wheel bearing grease inside the mast base casting. That should resolve the squeak.
by Matt Haberman
April 23rd, 2019, 5:41 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Outboard Motor Mount
Replies: 29
Views: 37739

Re: Outboard Motor Mount

So the distance from the balance point to the center of the front beam is roughly 4' ??? If so then your looking at about 84 lb-ft of torque on the front beam.