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Hey thanks EE. That does help. It looks like mine just uses a dog tag type clip for the jib foot. I'll see what I can do later today. The wind is nice and I want to get out in it!
I might have a man-o-war for sale soon if I like the c-lark.
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Isaac.S

Hey I know it isn't a Chrysler boat but you guys are the only forum that I know some of you on. I just got a c-lark and I am trying to figure out the forestay. Can you guys take a look at these photos and let me know what you think? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3842083975_d1efa755b2.jpg I too...

So we took the boat out again the other day. We had 15-20mph winds with some bigger gusts. We had a blast! We had 4 adults and 3 smaller dogs in the boat. It was way overloaded but we managed to not capsize. The boat handled really well and went at a pretty good clip. I used http://www.gmap-pedomete...

Hey I am glad to be helping someone out. Here is what the sail looks like. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37632669@N07/3715742892/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/37632669@N07/3714932975/in/photostream/ The emblem is a little faded and there are a few patches but I think it still has some good life in it...

I have a used sail. Good condition with one hole near the top. $100 Near Spokane 99003 but can ship.

Welcome to the forum! I have a manowar as well and really enjoy it. Here is a picture of how mine is rigged. I am not sure if it is correct but it works. http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs092.snc1/5120_1100288099777_1003911993_30242080_6402499_n.jpg I hook the end of my line to the eye ...

Lee, What parts are you missing?

Hey thanks Billy! Those are some great pics you took! It is neat to have a chase boat to help photograph! We had a blast and it was great to learn from an experienced sailor. He pointed out watching the water to me so that I didn't end up tipping at all. (Don't worry I'll do it someday for fun but t...

Thats ok Lee, I think I got it figured out. It works quite well. Sunday I was out in some 20mph or so wind. I had to furl the sail down but it was fun! Was out with Billy (Bhacurly) and had a great time on his boat and mine too. He took some shots of me from his boat and clocked me at 5.5-6mph. It w...

We just got back from an awesome couple hours of sailing. It was fun, a little scary since it was the first time for being in a few whitecaps. The wind was really gusty and the boat launch was in a hillside shadow that made all kinds of weird eddies. It was great though and I like the boat. When it ...

Hey Alan thanks for the welcome. What part of washington? I am over by Spokane.
I'll look forward to seeing some pictures of your boat when you get a chance Lee. I think I will have to replace the wood on the trunk. It is pretty soft. I am taking the boat out today if all goes well.
Isaac.S

Ok I took some more photos to show what I have going. The centerboard is really tight as you can see. I removed the wood trim piece and it is still really tight. Perhaps the centerboard is not original? Also it appears that I am missing some cleats aft of the mast step. Also should the pulley be on ...

I think I get it. I'll have to look when I get home. I have a spring clip up at the luff but I wasn't sure if the boom clipped on there how the sail could be furled. I guess that is where my confusion is. If the luff is clipped can you furl the sail and if so what holds the boom gooseneck up. Thanks...

Lee, Thanks, I have been looking at that picture but what I am unclear on is Tie the 48-inch piece of 3/16-inch reefing line to this strap and stow by wrapping it around the mast..... Tie a 24-inch piece of 3/16-inch line to the downhaul pad on the boom and run it through one of the two jam cleats j...

One more thing, the centerboard is really really tight to drop down while the boat is on the trailer. Is that normal?

So I got the ports, cut out access holes and found that the crack in the bottom is directly under the cockpit wall and isn't accessible since it has a > 90 degree lip that goes outward from the boat hull. I will have to grind the bottom now and glass it. I will be da-ing the bottom and repainting. W...

Hey I have a sail. It has been patched a couple of times and has a small hole up at the top. I can email you pictures if you like. I got another used one and so I don't need this one for now. I'll sell it for $100.
Thanks,
Isaac.S

Ok as promised in manowar repair thread, here are some photos of the damage. It is right up at the front of the seat. Do you think it is from someone too heavy or jumping, or more of a structural problem? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3567555476_1cfd86bf11.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/35...

I am debating between this hatch (bigger) hatch and this this hatch (smaller hinging). I am thinking the smaller one and I like that it hinges. Any concerns?
Also I am thinking of these ports (4.5 in) or these 6 in plates. Thoughts? Bigger is better?
Thanks,
Isaac.S

Thanks IslandHopper, that clears it up for me. I also looked at my boat when I got home so that helped too. I think the cracks are where the cockpit sidewall meets the floor on the outside edge. I can't see the cracks from inside the cockpit so it must be in the hull area. I do have a drain in the t...

Thanks Leeway, I was hoping to avoid a leak point by having the 6" access ports on the floor of the cockpit. I was planning on being a contortionist to repair the cracks on the bottom of the boat. It shouldn't be too bad. edit: So you are saying that the floor of the cockpit is the bottom of th...

Thanks IslandHopper, I was planning on cutting the holes in the side of the cockpit so I could glass the cracks on the bottom from the inside. I know the cracks on the bottom leak because the let water that was on the inside come out :P I suppose if I put the holes in the right place I could repair ...

Hey thanks for all the replies. I have uploaded some pictures to flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/37632669@N07/ so you guys can check out the damage. I originally thought I only had a crack on one side but both sides are cracked so I'll probably go with two ports on the sidewall of the cockpit ar...

From what the previous owner said, he had separated the hull to check on the flotation condition. He didn't say how he did it. The rub rail is coming off somewhat on one corner and I see lots of staples holding the two hulls together.
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Isaac.S

Hi all. I have anothertopic for manowar repair and I was hoping some of you could weigh in on the best manner to separate the hull and make some repairs.
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Isaac.S

Thanks Scott for the welcome. I started out with a Sears Jetwind, actually only have sailed it 3 times but totally fell in love with sailing. I happened upon this boat on craigslist and thought it would be a nice upgrade to fiberglass hull. It has a homemade rudder that doesn't swing. Should I modif...

I have a manowar that I just got. It is in need of a few repairs. The previous owner put fiberglass over the inspection ports and hence it hasn't been able to dry out and it has some water in the hull. I found this out unfortunately while hauling the boat home. The trailer isn't set up correctly and...