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    Melges 24 - Rig Setup

    @BrightAyes As mentioned the OP was looking to find base tune on the lowers, and the North and Quantum tuning guides are a little vague on how to achieve base tune on the lowers. Ullman's guide is pretty good at explaining how to find base tune, even on lowers. All three brands base tune...
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    Melges 24 - Rig Setup

    A good way to find base tune for lowers is the Ullman method. Ullman wants you to tune your uppers to base tension on the Loos gauge, then turn the lower shrouds to #18 on a Loos B tension gauge evenly, then loosen 15 turns (half turns if using open turnbuckles) for correct lower sag at base...
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    Craigslist Finds - Keelboat edition

    I didn't realize there was no engine. The photos are lacking any detail other than the broken rig, and the description does not provide any specifics. Trailer definitely looks a little rough. Boats like this often come to the Great Lakes and live their second lives, including Carrol Marine...
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    Craigslist Finds - Keelboat edition

    Looks like alot of potential in the 1d35 turbo above. Wonder what is wrong with her other than the broken stick?
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    Front Page FT10

    Thank you sir!
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    Front Page FT10

    Where is the trashed ft10 on the front page located, and is it for sale? Always looking for a cool boat to resurrect........
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    Used Melges 24 Sails

    Where is a good source for used Melges 24 sails for club racing? I checked this site and the class site but have come up empty handed. Jib, Main and kite  would be great but i especially need a jib/ main. If anyone had a set laying around or knows a good source please point me in that direction...
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    Farr 30 on Yachtworld

    On the bowsprit topic, We never deviated from the class setup although gave some  serious thought to adding a fixed bowsprit to make the boat simpler to sail (gybing with newish crew is definitely easier without have to move the pole). It was more an issue of money than anything, new kites and...
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    Farr 30 on Yachtworld

    Farr 30s are a neat boats, frac and MH kites, symmetrical  and Asym.... lots of choices with sails, inventory is expensive but could be simplified... Either way they wont be cheap. I always found these boats fun to sail, lots of modes. The Farr 30s also require a fair amount of crew to sail...
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    Craigslist Finds

    https://smd.craigslist.org/boa/d/callaway-mx-ray-sailboat/6805309793.html crappy photos but cool looking boat
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    In Over Our Head

    RESPECT THE SLOT! make sure the jib leech isn't closed off too much choking the flow between the jib and backside of the main. I sail on a farr 40 and can attest that a closed slot is very slow upwind. jib in-haulers and car position are adjusted as much as the sheets on the jib. RESPECT THE SLOT!
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    Are J/24s Still Fun?

    well said sir !
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    I Made A Mistake....Wanted J22

    +1 for sure! boats that are raced usually have a better sail inventory, more updated rigging, and are definitely better maintained than most non-raced boats. 
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    Are J/24s Still Fun?

    theres a t-10 for sale in kalamazoo on craigslist on the cheap. been for sale a while so probably open to negotiations. pics show her sitting on a trailer. not sure the real condition or the story but its worth a look. also saw one for sale in chicago on jack stands for $3k.....
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    Are J/24s Still Fun?

    Trust me that boat crossed my mind as well. I think I would have a hard time finding a well maintained boat that would not require much work to get racing on the cheap. Less expensive examples do exist but are usually neglected with wet core and no trailer. T10s are great boats for the Midwest...
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    Farr 40 salvage auction - Endorphin

    there is a dibley 25 for sale on there too
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    Are J/24s Still Fun?

    I don't think a new genoa every 25hrs will be necessary for local club one design racing. don't plan on doing nationals unless they are in my back yard because I have the F18 for a travel boat, tows easier and requires less crew. the J24 would be just for local 1D racing when there are no...
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    Are J/24s Still Fun?

    j22s are not very popular in my neck of the woods, so no one design racing. also no life lines which would not allow me to race in many races around here. around these parts for 1D keelboats the choices are T-10 or J24. I love traveling and racing my F18, but local one design seems fun as well...
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    Are J/24s Still Fun?

    If everyone is going the same speed, yes its good competition. ive stepped foot on a couple j24s, never sailed one. only time ive seen them on the water, I was racing my Formula 18 catamaran on the same course, so they looked very slow but its all relative. link for the polar chart dosent work...
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    Are J/24s Still Fun?

    so, I found a well priced, solid j24. there is a resurgence in the lake erie j24 fleet, several teams are leaving their PHRF boats at the dock and racing j24 instead. looks like fun, although relatively slow fun. So for the $5500 question, are are J24s still fun to race? the one design aspect...



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