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Heading home to work on the GPS mounting bracket

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7365, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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A peaceful evening at NERYC

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7363, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Windward sheeting car installed

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7360, originally uploaded by hergan family. I just have to figure out the main sheet and fine tune. I am going to have to switch out a few blocks in order to make it work. Still need lines for the … Continue reading →

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Some old parts and some new (old) parts scattered on the deck

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7358, originally uploaded by hergan family. Plus a few old parts 9’6″ below the surface. It amazing how they just roll right out the back of the cockpit.

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More Projects – changed out traveler car for a windward sheeting car

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7352, originally uploaded by hergan family. The old system made it impossible to adjust the traveler. I can’t wait to try it out during this weekend’s NERYC Invitational Race.

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I think this is where I am going to install the GPS

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7321, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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I finally got around to installing a mast boot

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7319, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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I was able to calibrate the instruments

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7317, originally uploaded by hergan family. The depth was reading 1 1/2 feet shallow and it has been adjusted to reflect the correct depth. However, I need to figure out how to adjust the AWA and TWA. When I purchased the … Continue reading →

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The instruments wires are no longer a mess

Posted on June 6, 2011 by markhergan

DSC_7314, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Everyone needs to carry a spare onboard

Posted on June 4, 2011 by markhergan

NERYC Spring Race #4 – 169, originally uploaded by hergan family. We found this floating in the mooring field in front of the club.

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A mid-fleet finish for Swan

Posted on June 4, 2011 by markhergan

NERYC Spring Race #4 – 162, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Race Committee did a great job

Posted on June 4, 2011 by markhergan

NERYC Spring Race #4 – 160, originally uploaded by hergan family. Good course selection and a square line.

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Solaris heading for the finish and a 1st in the Spinnaker Fleet

Posted on June 4, 2011 by markhergan

NERYC Spring Race #4 – 125, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Cantare – S2-7.9 (i think)

Posted on June 4, 2011 by markhergan

NERYC Spring Race #4 – 120, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Maybe next year we will have Kevlar on Morning Star

Posted on June 4, 2011 by markhergan

NERYC Spring Race #4 – 115, originally uploaded by hergan family. We have a lot to learn before new sails will make an impact.

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Heading to the finish on Fireworks – Soverel 33

Posted on June 4, 2011 by markhergan

NERYC Spring Race #4 – 113, originally uploaded by hergan family.

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Windsprint beat us by 60 seconds

Posted on June 4, 2011 by markhergan

NERYC Spring Race #4 – 101, originally uploaded by hergan family. Just 8 seconds a mile. I think we can find 9 seconds a mile and it is going to start with removing the head, holding tank and misc plumbing … Continue reading →

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