September 14th Auction Deal

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This Week's Unbelievable Deal

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Don't Forget - Listings are FREE through the end of the year.
What are you waiting for?

XM 5000

Offshore - highly technical and extremely comfortable, the Offshore garments are ideal for coastal navigation. Equally suitable for sailing, racing or powerboating, the are breathable and totally waterproof. This suit retails for $499. Click HERE to find out how cheap we have it.

Weekly Auction Special 9-08-09

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Weekley Can't Miss Deals

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You won't believe what we have for you.

Don't Forget - Listings are FREE through the end of the year.
What are you waiting for?

Here is a deal for you.
Harken 1537 Adjustable Genoa Car Mid Range.
Go here and found out just how cheap.

Lewmar 60mm Sing Ratchet w/ Cam
This sucker is cheap. $1 auction start price with no reserve.

Lewmar 8mm Fiddle Block....
Just check it out here.

Overstock Marine New Inventory

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New Overstock Inventory Arriving

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Here is a sample of what you find there.

1)AracomT Green 3/32 - approx 550 ft
Normally $77.00
Sale $30.00

2) AracomT Blue 3/32 - approx 600 ft
Normally $84.00
Sale $39.00

3) Mafaiolli 5/16" - 12 ft
Normally $25.32
Sale $9.00

4) Ultralite 1/4" - 31ft
Normally $23.25
Sale $12.00

5) Ultra Tech 3/8" Burgunday - 34ft
Normally $91.80
Sale $39.00

6) Ultra Tech 3/8" Red - 103ft
Normally $278.10
Sale $130.00

7) T-900 3/8" White w/ Green Fleck - 47ft
Normally $119.85
Sale $50.00

8) Spec Set White w/ Green Fleck - 100ft
Normally $149.00
Sale $69.00

We will put the remaining spools and tails up of auction at http://www.overstockmarine.com/.
Check there frequently as more stuff is going up everyday.

August 3, 2009 (Scar Pins)

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Scar Pins

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Your fingers will thank you for using Scar Pins.

1) This is what a traditional turnbuckle looks like.

2) To use Scar Pins start by removing the split rings or cotter pins you are currently using.

3) Once removed make sure the holes in the stud of the turnbuckle line up to allow the scar pin to go through.

5) Push the mounted cotter pin through the hole in the stud on the turnbuckle.

6) Wrap the velcro around the entire turnbuckle.

7) Do the same for the second Scar Pin and you are finished. It's that simple.

Marblehead Nood Regatta.

So off I go to Marblehead to race in the NOOD regatta yet again. This time it was same boat different driver. I was asked to sail with Jason Weisberg aboard USA 82. I have never sailed with Jason before but have raced against him a couple times back in the days I owned a Viper 640 myself.
I arrived on Thursday to chilly temperatures and rain. Jason and I put the boat together and started going through projects to fix. We also installed the newly designed Harken GNAV. It went on just as they said and seemed like this was going to be the answer for the boat. After numerous trips to marine stores we finally wrapped up around 7pm. Off to the apartment for dry clothes and a check on Friday's weather.
Friday's weather was calling for a low that was moving up the coast to be over Boston a good portion of the morning. The weather people finally got it right. We woke up to temps in the 50's (in JULY) and driving rain. On with the foulies and off to the boat park we went. Upon arriving we found out the regatta was under postponement and the race committiee would make and annoucement at noon. I being the true southerner deceided to wait the last 30 minutes in the truck where it was warm. Finally the noon hour was upon us and after reports of gust up to 40kts and 7 to 9 foot seas the race was abandoned for the day. Can I just say that I was actually relieved. These boats are very wet in big breeze and big waves and I was not prepared. We spent the rest of the day tinkering on the boat and I used the time to call on local marine retailers.
Saturday, what a difference 24 hours makes. Warm, sunny and light. Just what a lake sailor dreams of. We had three races on Saturday with ripping current and 6 to 10 kts of breeze. All three races were won by local Justin Scott who is also the class president. We had a 3, 4 and do not mention. Actually, I will mention as we snagged the anchor line on the race committee boat right at the finish. We were batteling for 4th and Jason took the turn down to square up the line a bit to early. After finally getting on hooked and spinning around we ended up 16th in the race. Oh well, we have all done it and I know it won't be the last time I am on a boat that does it. It sure makes you tuck your tail between your legs for awhile once back on shore becasue you know everybody saw you do it.
Sunday started out gray, chilly again, and no air. We slowly made the 45 minute trek out to the race course. By the time the race committee had set the course the breeze came in from about 160 degrees. Race 5 was a 2 lapper and was pretty tough for us. We ended up 7th. Race sixth was better as we were in contact with leaders and at one point had a chance to get a gun for ourselves. By the time it all shook out we ended up 5th. Race 6 started out with lighter breeze and then built to the most we had seen all weekend. So of course the one time I pick to go left the biggest right shift of over 30 degrees comes in from the right. Needless to say we had to claw our way back to 5th thanks to a great move right at the finish by Jason to pick off a boat.

So now I sit here in Boston airport stuck once again. This is it...I am never flying to the Northeast again. Everytime I come up here I never make back home when inteded. At least I had a little time to catch up on emails and write this.

July 17th (Cam Spinlock Cam Replacement)

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XTS / XCS Cam Replacement

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Lately we have been recieving a bunch of calls about Spinlock Clutches slipping. We thought we would give you a broken down detail of how to replace the cam inside.

1) This is an optional step: You can remove the cleat from the deck by putting the handle in the neutral postion and removing the 2 screws holding the unit on.

2) Remove the line running through the cleat and put the handle in the neutral postion. This will make removal the side screws much easier.

3) Remove the (4) screws and nuts from the side of the cleat that hold it together.

4) Using a hammer and a phillips end screwdriver, tap out the pin the holds the handle in the unit. NOTE: Carefull when completeting this step as the side panels come off and the ferrals will fall out.

5) Remove the side covers

6) Make sure the handle is in the neutral postion

7) Remove the front base pin from the cam unit. You can now take the cam unit away from the base and get the new cam ready to install. You might check for any excessive wear on the base plate at this time. You might also remove any grease and dirt from the cleat itself and the parts that have been removed.

REINSTALLATION

1) Install the new cam and base pin.

2) Rock the cam forward to lock the cam teeth into the base plate.

3) Install the side plate with the handle making sure to line the side plates up correctly.

4) Install the ferrals with the thick edge of the ferrel facing inboard.

5) Install the top guide pin

6) Place the other side plate on the cleat

7) Tap the handle pin back through handle and side plates.

8) Install the screws and nuts.

Mackinac Race for Mike

Looks like slow going so far.
Before Mike left he said it should have been 15 to 20 out of the Northwest.


101st Race to Mackinac
Summary Report for Lionheart
Follow this link to download complete data.

Time (CDT) Position Boat speed
& heading TO Wind speed
& dir FROM Wave ht
& dir TO Atmos.
pressure Dist. to
finish
07/18 21:12:13 41.92 N 87.37 W
0.5 kts ENE 282.8 nm
07/18 20:08:53 41.91 N 87.38 W
0.4 kts NW 4.3 kts E 1017.0 mb 283.4 nm
07/18 19:16:38 41.91 N 87.37 W
0.4 kts NNW 4.3 kts E 1017.0 mb 283.5 nm
07/18 18:14:11 41.90 N 87.37 W
0.8 kts ESE 4.3 kts E 1017.0 mb 283.6 nm
07/18 17:11:15 41.91 N 87.39 W
1.3 kts ESE 4.5 kts E 1016.1 mb 283.7 nm
07/18 16:07:59 41.91 N 87.42 W
2.2 kts ESE 3.9 kts ENE 1016.0 mb 284.0 nm
07/18 15:15:24 41.92 N 87.46 W
1.2 kts NE 3.9 kts ENE 1016.0 mb 284.5 nm
07/18 14:07:54 41.90 N 87.47 W
2.3 kts NE 4.1 kts NNW 1016.0 mb 285.8 nm
07/18 13:07:45 41.87 N 87.49 W
3.8 kts ESE 4.1 kts NNW 1016.0 mb 288.0 nm
07/18 12:08:53 41.88 N 87.57 W
0.4 kts NNE 4.7 kts NNW 1015.9 mb 289.0 nm
07/18 11:10:29 41.87 N 87.57 W
1.9 kts ENE 8.4 kts N 1016.4 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 10:07:02 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.3 kts S 8.4 kts N 1016.4 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 09:13:24 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts WSW 8.4 kts N 1016.4 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 08:06:57 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts E 10.9 kts NNW 1015.8 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 07:07:30 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts W 10.9 kts NNW 1015.8 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 06:16:29 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts ENE 10.9 kts NNW 1015.8 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 05:15:13 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts WSW 11.5 kts NW 1014.7 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 04:12:54 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SSE 11.5 kts NW 1014.7 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 03:11:40 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts S 11.5 kts NW 1014.7 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 02:16:14 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NNW 11.7 kts NW 1014.2 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 01:16:36 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SSE 11.7 kts NW 1014.2 mb 289.4 nm
07/18 00:12:15 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NE 11.7 kts NW 1014.2 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 23:11:38 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts W 12.8 kts NW 1013.4 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 22:11:07 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts ESE 12.8 kts NW 1013.4 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 21:10:32 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SSW 12.8 kts NW 1013.4 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 20:10:37 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SE 11.3 kts NW 1012.5 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 19:06:08 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NNW 11.3 kts NW 1012.5 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 18:12:26 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts ESE 11.3 kts NW 1012.5 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 17:17:27 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts WNW 13.8 kts WNW 1010.9 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 16:13:59 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts N 13.8 kts WNW 1010.9 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 15:08:42 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SSE 13.8 kts WNW 1010.9 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 14:15:07 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NW 8.7 kts WNW 1010.2 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 13:20:15 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SE 8.7 kts WNW 1010.2 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 12:06:37 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NNW 8.7 kts WNW 1010.2 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 11:15:53 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts E 10.5 kts NW 1010.6 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 10:07:03 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts WSW 10.5 kts NW 1010.6 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 09:13:33 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts W 10.5 kts NW 1010.6 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 08:14:11 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts ESE 11.3 kts NNW 1010.5 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 07:08:41 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NW 11.3 kts NNW 1010.5 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 06:20:23 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SW 11.3 kts NNW 1010.5 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 05:12:06 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NE 12.8 kts NNW 1011.1 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 04:13:33 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NNW 12.8 kts NNW 1011.1 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 03:10:25 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SW 12.8 kts NNW 1011.1 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 02:10:12 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts N 11.3 kts NW 1010.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 01:15:37 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NNW 11.3 kts NW 1010.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/17 00:14:39 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SSE 11.3 kts NW 1010.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 23:14:33 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NNW 11.9 kts WNW 1010.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 22:11:18 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SSE 11.9 kts WNW 1010.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 21:14:41 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SE 11.9 kts WNW 1010.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 20:06:35 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts SW 14.2 kts W 1009.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 19:12:11 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NW 14.2 kts W 1009.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 18:09:45 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts ESE 14.2 kts W 1009.3 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 17:00:00 41.88 N 87.62 W
0.6 kts N 289.4 nm
07/16 15:13:17 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts WSW 8.7 kts W 1010.4 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 14:22:46 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts NNW 6.8 kts W 1013.5 mb 289.4 nm
07/16 13:12:41 41.86 N 87.61 W
0.0 kts N 6.8 kts W 1013.5 mb 289.4 nm
07/08 11:00:00 41.88 N 87.62 W
0.0 kts N 289.4 nm

July 24 Weekly Email (Luggage Tag Splice)

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Luggage Tag Splice

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Ok I admit it, I have always been one to run the bitter end of a halyard back through the splice. I know this sounds a bit trivial but here is another way to luggage tag halyard.

1) Line the shackle up with the splice.

2) Pass the splice through the bail on the shackle.

3) Take the open end of the splice and pass the enitre shackle through it.

5) Pull the bitter end of the halyard until the splice is tight.