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Last Comment by Acres per Second - Posted Date: Sat November 7, 2009 11:33am

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On Winnipesaukee's ice, a really bumpy ride! The "DN" on the sail indicates this is the very popular (and former sponsor) "Detroit News class" of mostly older wooden iceboats. Modern iceboats are today trying to break the 200-KPH mark. That speed, converted to MPH is...er...umm...er...REALLY FAST!

Photo Details: "Iceboating Near Center Harbor" by CanisLupusArctos - Posted Date: Tue March 13, 2007 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by Acres per Second - Posted Date: Sat November 7, 2009 1:42am

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Although the skipper does appear to be dry, this Sunfish needs two adjustments: One is that the halyard is attached too low (setting the entire sail too high—and the boat too tippy). Second, the bronze fitting at the mast needs to be adjusted to raise the boom away from dragging in the water, leading to an upset. (Raising the boom to somewhat above level). I believe this skipper actually lives on Rattlesnake Island and was one I invited to join this forum.

Photo Details: "Sunfish Spray" by Sunset Bob - Posted Date: Mon October 27, 2008 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by Acres per Second - Posted Date: Sat November 7, 2009 1:29am

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As simple as this boat is, a little "trim" on the sail would help this youngster avoid a capsize. The boom has just glanced off the water. Should the boom get a serious "dig" into the water, the sail would pry the hull (and skipper) over. The bronze fitting at the mast should be readjusted to raise the boom (to a few inches above "level"). The upper spar needs about three inches more "raise" by means of the halyard.

Photo Details: "Minge Cove Sunfish" by Sunset Bob - Posted Date: Tue October 28, 2008 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by Rattlesnake Gal - Posted Date: Sat November 7, 2009 12:48am

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The Great Spirit painted this scene. ;-) Beautiful colors.

Photo Details: "Who Painted This?" by Alby Abrevaya - Posted Date: Tue October 27, 2009 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by shamrock - Posted Date: Fri November 6, 2009 3:04pm

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Oh great something else to go into our lake ! Shamrock

Photo Details: "Alton Bay Boathouse" by Rattlesnake Gal - Posted Date: Fri November 6, 2009 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by Redwing - Posted Date: Thu November 5, 2009 9:00pm

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It looks cold and grey, but a great shot! Sniff....

Photo Details: "Last lake shot..." by Jonas Pilot - Posted Date: Sun November 1, 2009 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by Acres per Second - Posted Date: Thu November 5, 2009 12:58am

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Hey, give 'em credit. It's pretty difficult to tow a powerboat with a sailboat!

Photo Details: "Catamaran" by mcdude - Posted Date: Thu August 21, 2003 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by Rattlesnake Gal - Posted Date: Wed November 4, 2009 10:18pm

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Perfect sky for it too!

Photo Details: "Bald Eagle" by DRH - Posted Date: Tue November 3, 2009 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by Rattlesnake Gal - Posted Date: Wed November 4, 2009 10:18pm

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Wow, DRH! This bird is gorgeous!!! You really caught a great shot.

Photo Details: "Bald Eagle" by DRH - Posted Date: Tue November 3, 2009 - Rating: n/a

Last Comment by Acres per Second - Posted Date: Tue November 3, 2009 7:05pm

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Like the Club 420—at only 15 feet long—these Vanguard-15s ARE small, tippy boats. I watched one tip over one mile away on the Broads: when he sailed close enough, I commented (with a grin), "It looks freshly rinsed-off!" He replied, "You saw us go over? I have this student." Randomly, I found boat number 181 here. Accessories for Vanguard-made boats are available from a Maryland firm named APS. (No relation).

Photo Details: "columbus day weekend sail" by dpc - Posted Date: Tue October 13, 2009 - Rating: n/a

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