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by Dan Corcoran
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: Racing Tools and Techniques
Topic: Additional Genoa Cars
Replies: 4
Views: 5699

Re: Additional Genoa Cars

Thank you.
by Dan Corcoran
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:56 am
Forum: Racing Tools and Techniques
Topic: Additional Genoa Cars
Replies: 4
Views: 5699

Re: Additional Genoa Cars

Have you chosen a Genoa car? There seems to be many part number options. Which model did you go with?
by Dan Corcoran
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Olli Low Friction Rings
Replies: 0
Views: 130

Olli Low Friction Rings

Anyone try these on jib sheets? Low Friction Rings that don't damage gelcoat?

https://easysea.org/products/olli?varia ... 2354826574
by Dan Corcoran
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: Strider Sails for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 7658

Re: Strider Sails for Sale

This link is kept current with available sails:
by Dan Corcoran
Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Do you wish to see lithium batteries added to class rules?
Replies: 1
Views: 704

Re: Do you wish to see lithium batteries added to class rules?

Please reply if you wish the class to invest technical efforts into expanding battery rules beyond lead acid into Lithium. I thought I heard at least 4 people desire this for cruising their sailboats. Others might simply not want their next 10yr battery investment to be lead acid again. Please also ...
by Dan Corcoran
Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Outhaul Line Replacement - How long? Other Advice?
Replies: 6
Views: 6447

Re: Outhaul Line Replacement - How long? Other Advice?

Not the full answer here, just writing to say I had not thought to use an Antal ring. There might be a plus to that, even if it adds some friction. I have taken this apart and reassembled it five times, twice finding nothing wrong and wondering if things just got twisted inside as the problem went a...
by Dan Corcoran
Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Do you wish to see lithium batteries added to class rules?
Replies: 1
Views: 704

Do you wish to see lithium batteries added to class rules?

Please respond to this thread if you wish to see lithium batteries supported? Please jump in and say so, along with 1. If this was available now, would you (i) buy it now, and if not, in what calendar year in the future would it be relevant to you. 2. why? Your answers decide if volunteers such as m...
by Dan Corcoran
Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Looking for Lithium Battery Volunteer
Replies: 0
Views: 519

Looking for Lithium Battery Volunteer

Looking for a volunteer. I am a proponent of bringing lithium batteries into the class, especially as I cruise, and the costs have come down to the point that a lithium battery is cheaper (per "usable" Ahr). See my past post on this forum, the safety issues are significant when just droppi...
by Dan Corcoran
Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: Wanted: 145% Genoa for PHRF
Replies: 3
Views: 1691

Re: Wanted: 145% Genoa for PHRF

I had a 155% with my boat I actually sold, never gave it a try, prior owner warned me it is too much sail. The Hathaway was slightly used at the time, and I went with that for a couple of seasons. When I went for a new one, I chose Quantum 135% and have been mostly happy with it the last two years. ...
by Dan Corcoran
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Lithium batteries for J/109 class
Replies: 15
Views: 19318

Re: Lithium batteries for J/109 class

(continue the above) Purchasing Fire Fly's competitor product (since FireFly had no stock at the time) had me realizing this and upgrading the protection system of the 109, which became a little involved (primarily for space reasons). For example, the starter and alternator use a single conductor re...
by Dan Corcoran
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: Lithium batteries for J/109 class
Replies: 15
Views: 19318

Re: Lithium batteries for J/109 class

See my comments below - Dan Corcoran I am looking to convert to Lithium batteries. Why are they not class legal? If it's due to weight can't we just add a small sandbag or other weight to the battery compartment to account for the deficit? --> Ans: It started as a weight concern and maybe some weigh...
by Dan Corcoran
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: Class Rules Discussions
Topic: 2024 Technical Committee Requests
Replies: 1
Views: 1013

2024 Technical Committee Requests

I respectfully ask for the new committee to undertake the following for 2025 (1) Update class rules to allow for lithium batteries providing all conditions are met in a system upgrade (i) Using the safer LiFePO4 Chemistry (ii) the overall electrical system is brought up to date to be in compliance w...
by Dan Corcoran
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Boats for Sale
Topic: J109-deep keel wanted northeast
Replies: 3
Views: 7210

Re: J109-deep keel wanted northeast

If you keep your J/109 in Huntington or Northport New York (Long Island), I will offer one of my used sails to attract you to race here.
by Dan Corcoran
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Sails & Equipment for Sale
Topic: Wanted: 145% Genoa for PHRF
Replies: 3
Views: 1691

Re: Wanted: 145% Genoa for PHRF

I show the availability of used equipment I have for J/109's here:


Would 138% work? It is available for $650.

Beware, with 138% you need people on the rail when the winds reach 13 knots.