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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Boom Kicker use or non-use

« Last post by Brian Mikiten on May 18, 2025, 02:13:38 PM »

I just purchased a U20 and have it rigged and about ready to hit the water. The one thing I can't seem to find consensus on is the use or non-use (removal) of the boom kicker. I've seen boats use it in light air, with the vang or totally removed with the suggestion that the crew just not lean on the boom. Is there a current consensus?

Thanks

Brian in San Antonio

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Clew slug Replacement

« Last post by Ryan Ericson on May 18, 2025, 12:01:33 AM »

Thank you, I have a few of those in the Garage. I was not sure if I could go that route.

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Clew slug Replacement

« Last post by Travis Gregory on May 15, 2025, 08:20:29 PM »

Sailmaker or you could replace it with a strap which is what many new sails are coming with.

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U20 Regattas - Where, When & Who's Going! / Re: Ultimate 20 2025 Pacific Coast Championship September 19-21

« Last post by Mike Josselyn on May 13, 2025, 11:04:04 PM »

NORs have been posted for those who like to plan ahead.  Three days of racing for the U20s starting on the afternoon of the 19th.


https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/29814

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Re: Line sizes for outhaul & keel crane?

« Last post by John Lee on May 13, 2025, 08:14:11 PM »

15ft x 1/4" / 6mm AmSteel DyneemaŽ AS-78 Single Braid = $25 from West Marine
Do Not use Double Braid

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / Clew slug Replacement

« Last post by Ryan Ericson on May 13, 2025, 12:53:21 PM »

Unrolling the Main this weekend and the clew slug come untied and bounced into the drink. We sailed with a make shift clew strap. Is there a standard replacement part or do I get one from the sailmaker?


Thank you for any assistance.

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U20 Boat Maintenance & Care / McLube Hullkote versus Ceramic Coating

« Last post by Brian Mikiten on May 07, 2025, 12:03:56 AM »

I usually clean my small boat hulls then apply Hullkote. I am new to the U20 and have a friend who runs a detail shop and offered to ceramic coat the hull and other fiberglass/gelcoat areas. Has anyone tried this and are there any downsides? I have a full boat cover but am in Texas with lots of UV and will trailer launch.  TIA

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U20 General Discussion / Check out our Latest Webinar - Boat Handling by Shapes of Speed!

« Last post by U20 Site Moderator on April 25, 2025, 04:06:29 AM »

Many thanks to Steve Shawn and Tim Porter for compiling this helpful set of videos and tips! 

https://www.u20classforum.org/webinar/2025_Webinar-1.mp4

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Don't Sleep on your Spinnaker! Downwind gains are easy.

« Last post by Josh Jones on April 24, 2025, 01:27:43 PM »

And some of us will have fresh new sheets and comforters too.

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U20 General Discussion / Re: Don't Sleep on your Spinnaker! Downwind gains are easy.

« Last post by Steve Shaw on April 23, 2025, 09:05:44 PM »

Fleet discount time is over and 5 of your competitors are going to be taking advantage of being out there with NEW spinnakers.  Keep an eye out for them.