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So, how much rake shroud tension do you need in the lite stuff 5-10kts...

Thanks for the reply OJ, maybe some go fast info is Top Secret... Yes, i will have a tiller extension, seems to me anything you can do to get the stern up & out would help boat speed (less wet surface)... Rules do not allow for backstay adjuster, however i did see one guy with a loose backstay t...

wow, "i fear i may be in the same boat"(sorry couldnt resist) i plan on launching our weekender this weekend... it has not been wet for over 19 years.... your leak may stop after a day or two, keep an eye on it... Good Luck...

Greetings & Salutations! i am taking a break from sanding 57's bottom, to ask the fleet top guns to share some basic boat & sail handling tips with us newbee's... Specifically: what is the best body weight placement for up & down wind in light to med conditions? i'm guessing upwind mid c...

Goodness, your gonna have a $100,000 Ty when complete.... Looking forward to seeing more pix... Do you plan on changing anything about the rig or sail area?

hi guys,
looking for a good used set of sails for a weekender, main, jib, & ginny!!!
cheers,
dan

Hi Matt,
left you a PM...

I'm bidding on that boat, IMHO she is too far gone... the portside hull/deck joint has been compromised, recent grounding has crushed the rudder... this boat is a tradgedy waiting to happen in the hands of a DIYer & a pro would not waste time on it... At some point some boats have to go to the b...

Thats a good question... My thinking is since i'm on the south side, i'll take the outside then comeback thru the sound... i'm having alot of fun thinking about it & planning...

Anyone restoring a CD22 and need parts?

Thanks Bill... the old girl is on the hard in the Crows Nest Marina, Oceanside on the south shore. Lots of nice folks with a couple cool spots nearby. I hope to: A. Circumnavigate the Tall French Lady in the harbor B. Sail to Montock, then to Block C. Next year maybe Newport & Maine Is this too ...

You should be able to find sail plan information here. http://www.capedory.org/manuals/Ty-Ty%20Wkndr-22D-25D-27-28-30-30K.pdf Thanks Gary, big help, seems CD22 headsails are the same as G24 As far as the wood liner is conserned, are you talking about the wood lining on the back of the settee? Let m...

Howdy,
anyone know if CD-22 portholes & headsails can be fitted to a Greenwich-24? Also, what are the lengths of the CD-22 interior wood liners?

Cheers to All, after following this board for a while I'm impressed with the civil manor and eagerness to share priceless knowledge gained from real life experience. I have been a racing sailor most of my 53 years. Recently, a pretty little Greenwich 24 on Long Island found me, it was love at first ...