Starting to put my recent H14 purchase together. Seems like a nice toy to play with. Hulls and rudders seem OK. Will likely need some tuning for the rudders and tightening on the tramp (among other things)...
Tramp seems to be in good shape generally, but needs new straps put on. Could probably use a nicer tiller extension, but it may do as is...
Looks like the tramp straps have been sewn more than once. Hope a new install will hold...
Going to try the half plastic golf ball recommendation for a mast "bearing"...
Mast looks good but should seal it as possible. I may try to put on a
Lobster Buoy for a mast float..
2nd boat is Precision 14' dinghy (toy). Modifying the rail system to hold the H14 (and the Dinghy for end of season removal)...
The roller bars from H14 trailer were "scavenged" for use on rail system. Should work OK...
What was left of the stripped down H14 trailer was used to move a Shore Station lift for the dinghy. Awaiting install at pier (right side)...
Rail system to left (for H14). Shore Station to go at pier end to right (for the dinghy). Green is the color of this lake around the 4th of July...oh well...
Next steps include getting some parts for putting on a trapeze (dolphin striker, wires, "dogbones", adjusters), a righting line/system, maybe a mast step link (hopefully someone with a Hobie cat nearby can lend me theirs), and other miscellany.
I have a question about mast rake for the H14...when sailing an H16 without jib, I saw some
recommendations to tighten the forestay (reduce rake) to help turn through irons. I've also seen recommendations to shorten the side stays on the H14 (more rake) to improve performance, especially for trap sailing. Thoughts?
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