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U20 General Discussion / North Sails buys Doyle and Quantum Sails
« Last post by Josh Jones on August 02, 2024, 05:50:21 PM »
Interesting, especially considering that Robbie Doyle got his start because North and Hood would not make sails for the Ted Turner Courageous campaign, or so it was told in the Ted Turner documentary Courageous.

https://www.northtechnologygroup.com/news/ntg-adds-doyle-sails-and-quantum-sails-to-its-roster-of-best-in-class-brands/

I wonder what Robbie Doyle has to say about this! hah
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / 2024 North Americans at Huntington Lake Report
« Last post by Steve Shaw on August 01, 2024, 02:49:26 PM »
The 2024 Ultimate 20 North American Championships were held at picturesque Huntington Lake in California. 
With the ever popular High Sierra regatta held the two days prior to the Championship, it was the perfect time to get familiar with the nuances of the lake.  Blessed with ideal sailing conditions of warm temperatures, fresh water and 8-12 knots of breeze on flat water proved to be just what #29 Steve Shaw, Tim Porter and Jeff Linton needed to win both regattas. 
The High Sierra was hotly contested with Ken Nelson and crew aboard Steve’s old boat #20 exchanging 1st and 2nd place finishes only to end in a tie breaker. 
The stage was set for the North Americans in the following days and the rivalry continued atop the fleet.  Lessons learned from the weekend regatta were held over to the Championship and the team from Shapes Of Speed #29 proved virtually unbeatable winning 5 of the 7 races they competed in.  Ken Nelson #20 won the remaining races and was second for the regatta followed by Travis Gregory #222 and Donna Womble #22 only separated by the one point that came in a virtual tie at the finish line of a race. (see attached)
Congrats to all who sailed and hopefully some West coast boats can make the trip across country next year for what should be the largest attended North American Championship in class history at Lake Norman, NC.
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2024 North American Championship - Huntington Lake, California
« Last post by Travis Gregory on July 25, 2024, 07:04:18 PM »
Some photos and finishers here:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064336045569

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: 2024 North American Championship - Huntington Lake, California
« Last post by Travis Gregory on July 23, 2024, 04:02:10 PM »
Results!  8)

https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/28214#_newsroom
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U20 General Discussion / Re: Outboard HP size and bracket max weight
« Last post by Gregg Henning on July 19, 2024, 03:25:06 PM »
I have used a 5HP Nissan 2 Stroke on the bracket.  I do tie it forward to give extra support as it has a lot of torque.  It can plane the boat at 9 knots.
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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: Charleston Race Week 2025 April 10-13, 2025
« Last post by Mark Allen on July 16, 2024, 11:20:31 PM »
Team JUNTA would be interested in coming down. Have always wanted to do the regatta.

Mark
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U20 General Discussion / Re: Outboard HP size and bracket max weight
« Last post by Mark Allen on July 11, 2024, 06:59:49 PM »
Hello Ryan,
  I just bought a 2.5 Suzuki. An upgrade from my 20 yr old 2hp 2 stroke Suzuki (Pepe).  So far I am very happy with it since it had a lot of pep and surly more reliable than Pepe. My only criticism is a small fuel tank. So frequent refueling will be necessary along with a easy to use gas can.

Mark Allen
#26
JUNTA
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Equipment & Sails for Sale / High Wind Backstay kit
« Last post by Jeff Kloppel on July 08, 2024, 06:56:09 PM »
Hello, I have a high wind kit that came with hull #153 that I bought last summer. I’m not planning on using it and wanted to see if anyone else is interested in it. I don’t know what they cost new so make a reasonable offer. Thanks
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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Cockpit Hatch
« Last post by Steve Shaw on July 05, 2024, 12:18:06 AM »
Not silicone.  Stick (pun intended) with an adhesive sealant like a Sika or 3M 4000, 4200 or Loctite PL Marine.
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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Cockpit Hatch
« Last post by Mike Silverton on July 04, 2024, 10:52:36 PM »
I am installing a new cockpit hatch.  I've read two different bits of advice in the forums.  Seal it with silicone and seal it with Sikaflex.  What is the recommended product?

Thanks, Mike
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