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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Dropped off the trailer.....
« Last post by Travis Gregory on October 25, 2025, 01:42:25 AM »Terrible CJ. Sorry to hear this, I hope your boat has a speedy recovery.
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Boats for Sale / 2008 Ultimate 20 #226 - For Sale
« Last post by Glenn Rawlinson on October 20, 2025, 09:45:25 PM »Hull #226 (2008)
Location: Lake Tahoe / SF Bay Area
Contact: Glenn Rawlinson, 650-799-1981, glennrawlinson@gmail.com (see attachment for more details)
Inventory
Sails
Mainsail
2020 Quantum Class Main (class legal with reef points)- 8-10 Race
2008 Ullman Main (class legal with reef points), Serviced 2024 with New Battens
2023 Ullman Summer Main (custom designed by Steve Shaw with reduced roach for easier handling)
Jib
2020 Quantum Class Jib - 8-10 Races
2008 Ullman Class Jib
Asymmetrical spinnaker
2020 Ullman Class Spinnaker - 8-10 Races
3x additional Ullman Spinnakers all in working order
[Optional #2 jib, storm sail, practice main if applicable]
Rigging & Deck Gear
Standing rigging
Original Ballenger Spars Standing Rigging to Class Spec
Uppers include quick tune
Running rigging
Race Setup - New 2025 from Steve Shaw (except for Jib Sheets) 2025, whipped and set-up but never used. Spinnaker Halyard, Spinnaker Sheets (heavy & light), Main Sheet, Vang, Traveler, Cunningham, Poll out line, Furling line and Tackline
Cruising / Everyday - New 2020 from previous owner
Extra Single-handed Setup for Cunningham & Vang
New Boom Vang - 2025
Harken blocks, cam cleats, and deck hardware
Spinnaker launch bag
Hull Upgrades & Retrofits
Mast support reinforcement by Elkhorn Composites 2020
Transom support reinforcement by Elkhorn Composites 2020
2025 Upgrades & Improvements
Running rigging (new 2025, unused)
New Keel Blocks (new 2025, unused)
New custom cockpit bags (new 2025, Unused)
New Melges24 style flat lifeline pads (new 2025, installed, unused)
Mainsheet Bridle and Block (new 2024, Steve Shaw/SoS)
Hardware & Equipment
Velocitek Pro start is included & Mast Mount
Honda 2.5hp Engine with Transom Mounting Plate
Class Companion Way Cover (2)
Anchor & Rode
Fenders
Extra lines & Running Rigging
Extra Tiller extension
Keel winch & Keel transport wedges
Lifting system (with spare cable)
Dock lines and fenders
Paddle w/ hook
Anchor and rode
Grey Full deck cover (zipper is torn)
Red boom tent cover
Blue Jib Cover (new 2024)
Mast crutch and travel supports
2 Bins for travel and storage
2020 Custom U20 Trailer
Single-axle custom U20 trailer
New tires and bearings [year]
Spare tire and lights working
Location: Lake Tahoe / SF Bay Area
Contact: Glenn Rawlinson, 650-799-1981, glennrawlinson@gmail.com (see attachment for more details)
Inventory
Sails
Mainsail
2020 Quantum Class Main (class legal with reef points)- 8-10 Race
2008 Ullman Main (class legal with reef points), Serviced 2024 with New Battens
2023 Ullman Summer Main (custom designed by Steve Shaw with reduced roach for easier handling)
Jib
2020 Quantum Class Jib - 8-10 Races
2008 Ullman Class Jib
Asymmetrical spinnaker
2020 Ullman Class Spinnaker - 8-10 Races
3x additional Ullman Spinnakers all in working order
[Optional #2 jib, storm sail, practice main if applicable]
Rigging & Deck Gear
Standing rigging
Original Ballenger Spars Standing Rigging to Class Spec
Uppers include quick tune
Running rigging
Race Setup - New 2025 from Steve Shaw (except for Jib Sheets) 2025, whipped and set-up but never used. Spinnaker Halyard, Spinnaker Sheets (heavy & light), Main Sheet, Vang, Traveler, Cunningham, Poll out line, Furling line and Tackline
Cruising / Everyday - New 2020 from previous owner
Extra Single-handed Setup for Cunningham & Vang
New Boom Vang - 2025
Harken blocks, cam cleats, and deck hardware
Spinnaker launch bag
Hull Upgrades & Retrofits
Mast support reinforcement by Elkhorn Composites 2020
Transom support reinforcement by Elkhorn Composites 2020
2025 Upgrades & Improvements
Running rigging (new 2025, unused)
New Keel Blocks (new 2025, unused)
New custom cockpit bags (new 2025, Unused)
New Melges24 style flat lifeline pads (new 2025, installed, unused)
Mainsheet Bridle and Block (new 2024, Steve Shaw/SoS)
Hardware & Equipment
Velocitek Pro start is included & Mast Mount
Honda 2.5hp Engine with Transom Mounting Plate
Class Companion Way Cover (2)
Anchor & Rode
Fenders
Extra lines & Running Rigging
Extra Tiller extension
Keel winch & Keel transport wedges
Lifting system (with spare cable)
Dock lines and fenders
Paddle w/ hook
Anchor and rode
Grey Full deck cover (zipper is torn)
Red boom tent cover
Blue Jib Cover (new 2024)
Mast crutch and travel supports
2 Bins for travel and storage
2020 Custom U20 Trailer
Single-axle custom U20 trailer
New tires and bearings [year]
Spare tire and lights working
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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Dropped off the trailer.....
« Last post by CJ LaCour on October 20, 2025, 06:37:01 PM »Not the call I expected to get Friday morning.....
Apparently in the process of doing some tree work a club volunteer moved my boat from its parking spot, hit another tree, and knocked it off its trailer. The keen eyed among you will notice the broken trailer strap on the bow, that had actually parted before this incident, and I had the replacement in my vehicle already; just hadn't installed it yet. That said, had that been attached I wonder if said person would've just snapped the rig.
So, Nationals on hold for me, unless I get on a different boat. The individual involved was appropriately apologetic and has offered to cover damages, which hopefully is just a very thorough and extensive bottom job and maybe some work on the keel trunk. I'm posting here because there's a lot of knowledge that could be gleaned, but fortunately there are some local people that are pretty knowledgeable.
Apparently in the process of doing some tree work a club volunteer moved my boat from its parking spot, hit another tree, and knocked it off its trailer. The keen eyed among you will notice the broken trailer strap on the bow, that had actually parted before this incident, and I had the replacement in my vehicle already; just hadn't installed it yet. That said, had that been attached I wonder if said person would've just snapped the rig.
So, Nationals on hold for me, unless I get on a different boat. The individual involved was appropriately apologetic and has offered to cover damages, which hopefully is just a very thorough and extensive bottom job and maybe some work on the keel trunk. I'm posting here because there's a lot of knowledge that could be gleaned, but fortunately there are some local people that are pretty knowledgeable.
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Annoucements from the President / 2025 Amendment to the Class Rules
« Last post by Travis Gregory on October 19, 2025, 04:14:39 PM »All the changes passed by an overwhelming majority. Thank you to everyone who participated in discussing the changes and worked on the document!
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2025 North American Championship - weight waiver request
« Last post by Travis Gregory on October 19, 2025, 04:10:39 PM »My official post. We have not all got on a scale but I know I haven't done my part! 
. We might be a tad over by race day. I am sailing with the usual suspects so no attempt to load up the boat. We are flying in so appreciate the advanced consideration. Thanks
. We might be a tad over by race day. I am sailing with the usual suspects so no attempt to load up the boat. We are flying in so appreciate the advanced consideration. Thanks6
U20 General Discussion / Re: Running Main Halyard to the cockpit
« Last post by Travis Gregory on October 19, 2025, 04:04:46 PM »One nice think about the ball and hook is that you know you are at full height and it doesn't stretch with the wire.
Others have gone to a dyneema setup with a clutch or other cleat on the mast. The carbon masts are setup this way.
Others have gone to a dyneema setup with a clutch or other cleat on the mast. The carbon masts are setup this way.
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U20 General Discussion / Running Main Halyard to the cockpit
« Last post by Mike Silverton on October 18, 2025, 11:27:17 PM »If anyone has a few moments I would mind seeing pictures of how you run your main halyard to the cockpit. Hoping to get rid on the ball/hook on the mast.
Thanks, Mike
Thanks, Mike
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Boats for Sale / Ultimate 20 #58 For Sale
« Last post by Chuck Ballew on October 17, 2025, 05:37:20 PM »9
U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Stanchion repair/upgrade
« Last post by Claudio Brasca on October 15, 2025, 06:55:29 PM »Boat #24 has the old style stern stanchions with low profile and only two vertical members. The flexing has broken one of the welds and we would like to strengthen each stanchion with a third vertical member (like in design on newer boats). Any suggestions for where to go for repairs / modification or to get a new pair manufactured? Many thanks for your help. I promise to keep the group updated.
Travis Gregory recommended https://railmakers.com/ who was one of the OEM. I would like to get a couple more quotes.
Travis Gregory recommended https://railmakers.com/ who was one of the OEM. I would like to get a couple more quotes.
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U20 General Discussion / Re: U20 Class Member Webinars
« Last post by CJ LaCour on October 13, 2025, 09:55:05 PM »Hi CJ,There are several of them on YT. I subscribe to YT Premium so I get to skip ads, and an added benefit is I can download videos to my iPad for later reference offline. Since I'm regularly spending time in the back of an airplane, this is helpful to me.
I would defer this question to Steve as much of the content in these are his. I know some of them already are on YouTube.
Are you having trouble with access? Thanks
That said, once a video is playing in the browser looks like you can download it to ones local device already, so problem solved for me. May help someone else though.....