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Open Forum entries (newest first):Clogged Fuel Line Update: As noted by Lyle Russell, our tank was indeed loaded with black, slimey fungus/bacteria. Six other sail boats were in the same yard having tanks cleaned out to remove this gunk. Technicians are blaming warm winter for prevalence of problem. When we removed filter in dip tube, we also had a small electric primer pump installed in the fuel supply line just prior to first filter. About the size of half your fist. Runs continuously, when engine switch is on. If we ever do get an air block in future, priming will be trivial. Furthermore, for anyone who has a hard to start engine, removing the dip tube filter and installing this primer pump has completely solved our hard starting problem. Engine fires immediately and smoothly. Am particularly anxious to see how well it starts in winter, since ours was a real #@%$! to start when cold. Andy Skibo <adsaas@aol.com> West Chester, PA USA - Tuesday, July 01, 1997 at 21:31:42 (EDT) A thought on your clogged fuel lines. Most of us rarely use a tank of diesel fuel in a summer. My diesel guru says that we should be putting in "anti-bacteria" solution whenever we fill up. Not just in the winter. Apparently bacteria/fungi grows in little used diesel fuel. It's a problem with well sailing boats. Lyle Russell <LRUSSEL@NEW-HOLLAND.COM> Camp Hill, PA USA - Monday, June 30, 1997 at 16:48:52 (EDT) We are looking for a 110 m2 sail for use during the Chicago Mac race. Does anyone have a used sail that they would be willing to part with? We need to decided ASAP so we can turn in the appropriate rating to the RC. Thanks! Keri Shining, 847-604-9256 (Work), 773-472-3129 (night) Keri Shining <cycweb@xsite.net> Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at 12:21:22 (EDT) re:clogged fuel line - had the same problem all last year with my new boat and kept bleeding the fuel line each time (a !!@@#** pain in the you know what)You need to depend on the engine. Happy to see the comment (thought it was just me ). Will check it out. ps. still think the J105 rules! ian farquharson <ianf@speedware.com> toronto, ON Canada - Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 15:26:58 (EDT) Re: Clogged fuel line -- I've had the exact same thing happen 15-20 times in 3 years, so I was delighted to read Andy's note. After checking, though, I find I do not have a filter in the pick-up tube. Be interested to learn what everybody else finds. Harry Blake -- Limelight Harry Blake <HWBlake@msn.com> Tiburon, CA USA - Monday, June 23, 1997 at 20:03:30 (EDT) Correction to Jeff's post. Rod's fax number is 860-535-2623. Jeff gave his voice line. Nelson Weiderman <nhw@ids.net> Wakefield, RI USA - Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at 09:42:43 (EDT) Re: Bow Pulpit- A submission is being made by Rod Johnstone this fall to ORC to permit the J/105 style pulpit on boats with bow sprits, A-sails and roller-furling. As most 105 owners know, the dip in the pulpit allows for much safer handling of the spinnaker, as you can prefeed the tack without the spinnaker falling into the water; and you can avoid anyone having to be on the bow. On a boat with conventional spinnaker the rule makes sense, as you don't want anyone doing a backflip over the pulpit when doing a dip-pole jibe. If you need to conform for local PHRF racing, I recommend you bolt two Harken stanchion fittings (the ones usually used to attach roller furler blocks to stanchions) to the front of the rail, then attach a short lifeline strop between the two. This leaves no holes and is easy to remove. If class racing, there should be no reason to make this change. I encourage all J/105 owners to fax a message to Rod Johnstone at 860-535-2680 with your views on the safety of the dipped pulpit vs. full height pulpit on a J/105. Jeff Johnstone <jeffjboats@aol.com> Newport, RI USA - Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at 07:32:29 (EDT) Service Note on Potential Clogged Fuel Line: A number of J/105's have experienced mysterious engine power failures or air blocks during heavy seas this spring in our area. Problem has been traced to a small, fine mesh filter installed inside the bottom tip of the diesel tank dip tube. This is a gasoline tank installation and is strongly not recommended for diesel tank installations. Surface area of this filter is tiny; it clogs very quickly if engine is pulling a lot of fuel and tank is being sloshed around by a heavy sea. When clogged, it creates a vacuum in the fuel supply line, sucking in air from the smallest leaks and causing an air block. The Raycor filter is supposed to be the line of defense against water and sediment. This small filter keeps the Raycor nice and clean but defeats the whole purpose of the Raycor set up. Don't know if many owners even know it's there. Simple correction is to cut off one-half inch of the bottom of the dip tube to get rid of filter. Make sure tank isn't loaded with junk before you start back up. Andy Skibo <adsaas@aol.com> West Chester, PA USA - Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at 23:50:59 (EDT) I've just posted the numbers from the 1997 PHRF book. Clearly there's a lot of bad data there. For example, Lake Erie is now listing the ODR (One-Design Rig) as 69! Many of the ODR listings are clearly for unrestricted sail inventories. If you know of corrections in your area, please send them along to me. Thanks. Nelson Weiderman <nhw@ids.net> Wakefield, RI USA - Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at 09:07:21 (EDT) I am interested in buying a used J/105 in Europe or on the East Coast. Please contact Mans Theorin Email Mans Theorin <mans@tradex.se> Goteborg, Sweden - Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 15:29:04 (EDT) I am interested in buying a used J/105 in Europe or on the East Coast. Please contact Mans Theorin Email Mans Theorin <mans@tradex.se> Goteborg, Sweden - Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 15:26:12 (EDT) Regarding professional competitors: After dozens of telephone calls and discussions with a wide range of competitors in Mid-Atlantic and surrounding regions, the beginnings of what we hope will be the the Mid-Atlantic Fleet have elected to forego any restrictions on the issue. We have posted rules for Heart Cup and Leukemia Cup specifying that Class Rule 3.4 (A) apply to Helmsman. Other than that, crew composition is open. Consensus was that many top boats in areas where sailing is popular (Chesapeake, Long Island for example) almost by default would include Group 3 personnel as routine members of their crew simply through friendships, long term associations. No serious contenders wanted to eliminate top regular competition by eliminating Group 3 personnel under any conditions. Trying to write a description of a rule that prohibit Group 3 personnel if they were only present for a high profile regatta, but were not regular members of the crew, seemed to be leading into territory that would be hard to enforce or would lead to a lot of subjective judgement. It ultimately did not seem to be worth the hassle. We believe that the helmsman restriction of 3.4 (A) is sufficient. We are also using a crew weight limit of 1,038 lbs. (equivalent to IMS average of 173 lb. for six people) in lieu of class weight limit of 970 lbs. Andy Skibo <adsaas@aol.com> West Chester, PA USA - Monday, June 09, 1997 at 21:41:54 (EDT) I have many used J/105 sails for sale -- 5 mains, 5 jibs, 4 spinnakers, and 1 spinnaker staysail. For an inventory and prices e-mail me at HWBlake@msn.com. Harry Blake (Limelight) Harry Blake <HWBlake@msn.com> Tiburon, CA USA - Sunday, June 08, 1997 at 12:48:30 (EDT) WANTED used J105 kite. For use on Hobie 33 experimental. Also crew position seattle on 105 plenty experience. Lee Murray <LeRois@prodigy.com> Gig Harbor, Wa USA - Saturday, June 07, 1997 at 00:55:22 (EDT) What is everyone doing about the ORC outlawing the split bow pulpit? ray groble <raymond.groble@rosshardies.com> chicago, USA - Friday, June 06, 1997 at 18:24:32 (EDT) My Partner and I own J105 # 151 named DARK HORSE 2. If someone could update the owner roster I would appreciate it. George Lowden <Hilllowden@AOl.com> Marblehead, Ma USA - Tuesday, June 03, 1997 at 18:43:00 (EDT) I would like to buy a used 89 square meter asymetrical spinnaker for a J/105. Any condition is ok, since I just want to use it for experimentation on the SF Bay. Steve Podell <steve@podell.com> San Francisco, CA USA - Tuesday, June 03, 1997 at 17:44:53 (EDT) Looking for used class sails in good condition. Wayne Ventresca <J80Slick@aol.com> Park Ridge, IL USA - Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 16:34:24 (EDT) I have been inquiring about the J105. Thanks for the comments so far from the group. I have not yet seen this boat --but will in the next several weeks. I am interested to hear from those who both race and cruise the J105. How much cruising gear do you take, what do you take, how does all the gear affect the boat performance. Has anyone installed refrigeration on the boat. Is the galley useable or will cooking and what not be difficult on this boat? I am coming from a cruiser's point of view and need a feel for how well this boat cruises. As far as racing, how well does the 105 do on PHRF racing. How do you club racers in the group do against other boats in the fleet. When racing PHRF what is the usual rating spread that you race in (e.g, 72-125) and how well do you do overall. Do you feel that the boat can sail to its rating? Thanks for any info. Daryl Daryl L. Davies <ddavies@hsc.usc.edu> Los Angeles, CA USA - Friday, May 30, 1997 at 13:00:51 (EDT) I am very interested in purchasing a used class spinnaker (77 square meters). Please call me at (918) 743-0695. Thanks. Harry Potter <freden@webzone.ner> Tulsa, OK USA - Sunday, May 25, 1997 at 12:11:26 (EDT) I am interested to know more about the J/105--What price range should I be expecting New--Used. I am on the West Coast. I was more interested in a J110 but it seems that they are not currently available. How much room is down below--is this boat mostly for racing or does it race/cruise as nicely as it looks. Thanks I may be reached at ddavies@hsc.usc.edu Daryl L. Davies <ddavies@hsc.usc.edu> Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, May 22, 1997 at 19:31:01 (EDT) As another topic for potential class rule review, a number of Mid-Atlantic owners would suggest a change in the class weight limit from its current 440 kgs (970 lbs.) to 472 kgs (1,038 lbs.). That limit is equivalent to 173 lbs, the current average IMS crew person weight, for six people. Most owners feel the boat can be driven most effectively , especially in heavier air, with six pairs of hands. The current weight limit forces a mixture of women or teenagers on board and/or requires continual weight training by the adult portion of the crew. Plum Crazy's crew makes the current limit, but we've got a bunch of motivated people who haven't been put off by the weight training--did wonders for a few waist lines. Other owners however, are put off by the idea of acting like we're still in college training for wrestling. 173 lb. for six would not seem to put mixed crews at a disadvantage and would still prevent loading the boat up with six 220 lb. gorillas. It would be consistent with average wts. in other venues. Other folks thoughts on this?? Andy Skibo <adsaas@aol.com> West Chester, PA USA - Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 23:21:19 (EDT) Regarding pro's onboard. Agree 100% that a class rule in this regard is required. We are in the process of arranging first class events (Heart Cup and Leukemia Cup) for Mid-Atlantic region this summer. Race Instructions, and advance notice to potential skippers will prohibit any Group 3 professional competitor onboard in any capacity. This has been a perpetual problem in the Chesapeake area. Fleet has agreement, as I understand it, to sail w/o pro's and yet boats are routinely raced with full time sailing coaches from Naval Academy, sail makers, or both onboard. Hardly "non-pro's" whether or not they've been long term members of the crew. I can sympathize with a sail maker helping a brand new boat owner get started in a first race or two, especially a minor regatta, but a permanent presence on the boat with an experienced owner and crew is a Mumm 30 sort of thing. I, and many Mid-Atlantic owners would strongly recommend that class rules prohibit Group 3 (as defined by RRS Appendix R 1.3) professionals onboard in any capacity. Andy Skibo <adsaas@aol.com> West Chester, PPA USA - Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 23:02:17 (EDT) I believe this issue was addressed last fall in Annapolis with the owners that were present at that regatta. The issue should be discussed at various 105 events this summer, ie. Block Island Race Week, Chicago NOOD,etc. Then at the Chicago NA event the owners and or fleet representatives can again discuss and vote on the issue for implementation or not, for the upcoming 98 season. As with the equipment issue and sail size issue, I think it is fine for the regional fleets to vary from the class rules if they wish, but for the NAs, sail size , equipment, and crew issues should be standardized. The pros onboard issue would take a vote by the owners to modify the class rules and therefore should be voted on at an event such as the NAs where input can be gotten from the various fleets. The idea of an annual rules review during the NAs is probably a good idea. Next. Robert Taylor <RTaylor 985@aol.com> New Preston, Ct USA - Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 14:44:18 (EDT) Issue: No professional saliors (USS group 2 and 3) in The National Championship in Chicago. In fleet#1, San Francisco, we have for years been restricting pros in our fleet series. After, structuring various definitions we are looking to implement US Sailings definitions. Only group 1, "Amateur Competitor's" are allowed onboard in any capacity. I/we would like to propose that the same rule is implemented on a national level and at a minimum at the National Championship in Chicago. At last years Nationals in Annapolis all the Fleet Captains agreed that it would be in good "spirit" of the fleet to restrict rock stars. But at the same time we saw that plenty of the competing boats where packed with pros and in some cases the owner spent most of thier time standing in the companionway while a sailloft was competing on their behalf. With the strict one design regulating the boats it seems natural that we implement the same spirit in the rules to create a level playing field for both the boats and it's crew. I/we are looking forward to your input. Thomas Sponholtz <thomasspon@aol.com> San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, May 19, 1997 at 13:30:09 (EDT) I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE THAT PUT RUNNING BACKSTAYS ON THERE BOAT IF YOU THINK IT SHOULD TAKE A PENELTY IN PHRF? AND IF THEIR WERE 2 SETS OF RUNNERS, WHAT YOU THINK. THANKS DAVE HAMMETT Dave Hammett <BamBamca20@aol.com> Costa Mesa, CA USA - Friday, May 16, 1997 at 02:13:05 (EDT) I am interested in purchasing a used class spinnaker (77 square meters). If you have one for sale, please call me at 918 743 0695. Let me know the price and the condition. Harry J. Potter <freden@webzone.net> Tulsa, OK USA - Thursday, May 15, 1997 at 12:31:36 (EDT) J/105 for Sale, "Aquavit". Dark Blue with white/grey deck and red pin; white bottom. Fleet#1 season '96 Champion.2nd National Champ '95. 1995 model with loads of options: European group, comfort group, systems group etc. 2 sets of sails. Front page of Sailing World in nov. or dec. '96. Email or call for inventory list. W:415 696 3800; H:415 332 1050. EM: ThomasSpon@aol.doc Thomas Sponholtz <thomasspon@aol.com> San Francisco, ca USA - Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at 18:23:12 (EDT) We've been doing a bit of "now that we've had Plum Crazy for three years, how do we really want it set up" tweaking. Have an attic of original gear that we'd like to sell to anyone interested in spares or wheel conversion. Complete set of wire-to-rope factory halyards, used one year, excellent condition. Also, the whole Edson Diamond Series wheel, pedestal, leather wrap, and below decks arrangement. Used three seasons, just shot in custom plum Sikkens and clearcoat. Light air class Quantum (1996) mylar jib, 7 hours of use. Any interest, please e-mail or call 610-793-2865 evenings. Andy Skibo <adsaas@aol.com> West Chester, PA USA - Monday, May 12, 1997 at 22:00:58 (EDT) Regarding sails: I just put a deposit on J/105 Hull #180 with plans to race in the SF Bay fleet. Time already to pick a sailmaker, and it seems to narrow down to North Sails or Quantum. Any opinions here? Alan Kelly <akelly@appliedcom.com> San Mateo, CA USA - Monday, May 12, 1997 at 03:38:12 (EDT) The Chicago YC will be following ORC recommendations re: bow pulpits. I have a (gasp) J-92 which has nearly the same configuiration as the J-105. Any thought on how Mac racers should solve the CYC's requirements? I've been thinking about two gates with pelican hooks at the back of the bow pulpit where the lifelines attach to the pulpit. Alternatively, a single cable swedged across the front top opening might work. Do we need to close the sides with a second bar or cable? Your thoughts appreciated. E-Mail or call me at (O)414-937-6390 or (H) 414-906-0149. Thanks, Bill Bill Miller <WVMILLER@worldnet.att.net> Milwaukee, WI USA - Saturday, May 03, 1997 at 11:52:13 (EDT) I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A NEW J105, DELIVERY IN EARLY AUGUST. I INTEND TO DO THE NATIONALS BUT CAN ONLY AFFORD TO PURCHASE ONE CHUTE.PLEASE ADVISE WHICH SIZE THE CLASS ASSOCIATION IS GOING TO USE AT THIS EVENT. THANKS. WAYNE VENTRESCA <J80SLICK@aol.com> PARK RIDGE, IL USA - Sunday, April 20, 1997 at 09:32:14 (EDT) Regarding Dan Shoemaker's inquiry, the J/105 rig has a bit more flexibility in that the spreaders are long, shroud base wide, and there are no running backstay. This provides the 105 spar with more support than on other boats. I'm not aware of any J/105 mast problems. As long as the headstay is within class rules (not longer than 13 meters), and that the mast step has not been re-installed, J/105 masts will be trouble-free for years. The main problem on the larger hi-end racing boats comes when excess rake is put into the spar, then the shrouds, backstay and running backstays are wound on real tight. SO much force is put on the mast at deck level, that, if the owner bears off onto a reach from close-hauled (in 25 knots of wind) and forgets to ease the runners and the vang, the rig will break at the deck level. Jeff Johnstone <jeffjboats@aol.com> Newport, RI, USA - Wednesday, April 09, 1997 at 12:17:57 (EDT) Hull #159 "Belly Dancer" has just arrived here in San Diego and is being commissioned for her owner Art McMillan. The commissioning crew will be working all weekend while the new owner is out racing on Snoopy, J/105 #116 owned by Dick Roberts. Art has just completed a week with J/World and is planning on doing the Newport to Ensenada Race this month and the Yachting Cup in May. The fleet keeps getting bigger, 176 J/105's currently sold! Rich Kling <rkling@ix.netcom.com> San Diego, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 1997 at 16:38:01 (EST) I just got my letter from J/Boats about mast tuning and mast failures. I recently tuned my rig according to the North Sails tuning guide, and now I'm wondering if anybody at North has talked to Hall Spars or vice versa. I assume that shortening the backstay is OK since it's just a case of taking up the slack. Also, moving the pin to the forestay should be OK since most of the extra length is taken up by tightening the adjusting threads to achieve the 13m length. Anybody got any thoughts on this? Dan Dan Shoemaker <shoedv@flash.net> Ft Worth, TX USA - Tuesday, April 01, 1997 at 17:00:37 (EST) If you have or know of a used east coast J/105 for sale, please email or call me with information. I am interested in buying one as early as June. Thanks, Mike Breault 847-570-4832 Michael Breault <m-breault@nwu.edu> Evanston, IL USA - Saturday, March 29, 1997 at 16:22:56 (EST) BLOCK ISLAND UPDATE: We have twelve boats definite with 3-5 others being STRONG MAYBE's. Ten of the J/105s will be docked with 10 J/120s at the Block Island Boat Basin, the center of regatta activity for the week. For anyone who has not received an entry packet, Storm Trysail can be reached at Tel 914-834-8857 or FAX 914-834-6484. Jeff Johnstone <jeffjboats@aol.com> Newport, RI USA - Monday, March 24, 1997 at 11:57:09 (EST) I'm soon to be the proud owner of J/105 159. I would like to sail this summer on other J/105's for the experience. I have been crew for 20 years but have never started a race or driven around a race course. I'm strong, eager, enthusiastic and willing to do anything. If anyone ever needs crew please let me know. Travel is not a problem as long as I have some notice. Art Art McMillan <artmcm01@themall.net> Redondo Beach, Ca USA - Monday, March 24, 1997 at 00:15:09 (EST) I am interested in purchasing a used J-105 (deep keel version) from a private party, at a reasonable price. I can be reached at 312-943-7398 or at . George Petkovic Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 11:31:22 (EST) Loooking for someone tade up from a 105 to a 130 Don Priestly <dhp@TIAC.NET> Mashpee, ma USA - Tuesday, March 18, 1997 at 09:24:33 (EST) I am looking for J/Boat dealers in Europe. Is there anyone? I am interested to buy a J/105 or 1/110, new or second hand. Please contact my e-mail box or send a fax to +494141792077. Regards. Mark Hustede. Mark Hustede <Mark.Hustede@t-online.de> Hamburg, Germany/ Europe - Saturday, March 15, 1997 at 11:53:53 (EST) Super site! My wife and I spend most of our time performance cruising and blasting around daysailing on J/105 #94 "Finest Kind"... but we're thinking of getting back into racing (previous J/35, J24 owners). Any comments on the intensity-to-fun ratio at BI an other New England events? Also curious as to class legality and performance of 3DL sails, ditto long whisker pole use if a-sail is tacked to stemhead, and opinions on mast rake (we've been using max aft position). Dave Fish <dfish@shore.net> Manchester, MA USA - Friday, March 14, 1997 at 21:26:15 (EST) After a great year of racing my J-105 Xtreme in Chicago, a job change is resulting in relocation to Seattle Washington. I raced J-35's is Seattle for years. I have been unable to identify any Seattle based boats in the owner list on this site. If there are any J-105 sailors in Seattle, please let me know if you have an interest in starting a class and determining whether we want to establish a qualifying series for the Nationals in Chicago this Fall. Thanks, Steve Steve Rohrbach <XtremeSJR@AOL.com> Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, March 08, 1997 at 01:33:10 (EST) what are your thoughts on single hand ocean racing J/105? has anyone put in water ballast? anyone have a J/105 ready to single bermuda one-two? sell or lease! guy ballou <gballou@erols.com> alexandria, va USA - Thursday, March 06, 1997 at 13:46:55 (EST) J-105 Chesapeake votes to reatin existing crew limits: We had a vote to choose between retaining existing 960 lb limit or having a crew limit of 5 people without weigh-in and will stick to the national rule for 1997 season. One-Design Racing on Chesapeake (Shoal Keels only) begins April 5,12, and 19 with the Rhode River Boat Club Spring series. April 27 is the Shearwater Doublehanded Race with J-105 start. 7 Races in April, May, and June comprise our qualifier series for the Chicago NA's. Bill Sutton <billsutton@aol.com> annapolis, USA - Monday, March 03, 1997 at 21:49:29 (EST) The J105 is my top choice for sailing the Europe 1 Star 2000. They are not very common in Europe. Buying second hand is almost impossible. I'd like to buy one in the USA. Anybody who can help me a bit further? Great site, makes me a very jealous sailor, jealous because you seem to be racing al year round in one of the most beautiful yachts I know of. Harry Vogel <0vogel03@flnet.nl> Almere, the Netherlands - Monday, March 03, 1997 at 16:13:42 (EST) re takedowns....on port tack windward takedowns using the retriever line we have had no problems as long as the bowman makes sure the lazy jib sheet is to starboard of the hatch. We also don't secure the bitter end of the retriever line as we've had it wrap/catch on assorted items a few times. The squirrel makes the tack go forward below with the retriever line in the bow and this seems to help with wraps on the next launch. It could be that maybe we've just been lucky and now that we've thought about we'll have problems! Good luck, Dan Dan Shoemaker <shoedv@flash.net> Ft Worth, TX USA - Sunday, March 02, 1997 at 20:32:13 (EST) I've been using mostly bearaway sets and windward takedowns for the chute. But this tends to result in an inversion of the tack line and jibsheets unless you "jibe" the chute as it comes down the hatch. I'd be interested to know how successful people have been with windward takedowns and/or jibe takedowns (Mexican takedown?). Nelson Weiderman <nhw@ids.net> Wakefield, RI USA - Monday, February 24, 1997 at 21:15:57 (EST) Looking for a set of used J105 sails. Any out there? Les McWilliams <aib@apex.net> Gilbertsville, Ky. USA - Saturday, February 22, 1997 at 13:45:03 (EST) Interested in trading my J/130 with someone who looking to move from a J/105 to to a larger boat. call for a full inventory 508-477-0023 Don Priestly <DonP@capecod.net> Mashpee, Ma USA - Wednesday, February 05, 1997 at 19:56:48 (EST) I own a J/130 and would like to know if any J/105 owners are interested in tradeing toward a larger boat . call for a full inventory. 508-477-0023 Don Priestly <DonP@capecod.net> Mashpee, MamA USA - Wednesday, February 05, 1997 at 19:41:19 (EST) On Jump the Gun we use 'bull bars' for our Autohelm ST50instruments. These are stainless steel covers around the edge of the instruments with two 6mm bars running acrtoss the display. No problem with vision and when two feet are being put against the cabin to pull on halyards or pole outhaul protects every time. contact me for source in UK. Stewart Hawthorn <stewart_hawthorn@msn.com> Winchester, Hants UK - Tuesday, February 04, 1997 at 17:26:03 (EST) Bermuda One-Two Notice of Race: Hey guys/girls with J-105's, here's your chance to have some real fun- do a single-handed trip down to Bermuda, starting June 6th from Newport, RI, make it down to Bermuda in about 4 days, hang out for a few days, then double-hand it back to Newport with your best friend. Great crowd, nice people, exciting trip! Last time 3 J-105's, one J-92 went down. Contact website at: http://dataramp.com/bermuda.htm, or email Betsy McClintock by at: bmcclint@projo.com. Or come to a dinner at Newport Yacht Club, March 8, 1997, 4PM for informal meeting, dinner to follow. Fun! Peter Chance <peterchance@compuserve.com> Philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, February 03, 1997 at 17:54:52 (EST) We are beginning to organize for 1997 Storm Trisail Block Island Race Week and have 15 prime dockspaces reserved for J/105 & J/120 owners at "The Block Island Boat Basin"(The Oar). Please contact us if you are interested in reserving one of these spaces. We expect as many as 18 J/105s and 15 J/120s to attend this year. Look for a bulletin from J/Boats shortly.... Alan Johnstone <ajboats@aol.com> Newport, RI USA - Thursday, January 23, 1997 at 09:35:49 (EST) Hi Wes. I just got a brand new J105 last year and had the cockpit-installed GPS screen break (not covered under warranty!!). The supplier said that you have to be careful with crew clambering over the boat when you have lcd panels, because they are not that robust. He thinks maybe someones knee banged into it?? Surprised me a bit, but now I leave the covers on all instruments when I am not using the boat and I often will have the crew put the GPS cover on while racing until we need to look at it (obviously you have to put it somewhere within easy reach, such as the bag for halyards etc) This probably doesn't help much - but you never know regards Ian Farquharson <ianf@speedware.com> Toronto, On Canada - Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at 17:50:20 (EST) Can any one advise me re what is a reasonable life expectancy of electronic dispalys in the cocpit? I have had several failures and would like to hear from others about what works, what doesn't, any secrects to increasing longevity?? Thankyou (in advance) for all information that is forthcoming. Wes Herdman <gonesailingwes@bc.symatico.ca> Ladysmith, BC CA - Friday, January 17, 1997 at 14:41:42 (EST) The newest J/105 Fleet is #8, San Diego, Ca. They currently have 4 J/105's and one more on order, scheduled for delivery in March. The Fleet Captain is Dick Roberts, Snoopy Hull #116, his E-mail is dkroberts@juno.com. and phone #619 224-2229. Dick is heading to Florida this week for some fun racing at Key West. Bower & Kling Yachts San Diego J/Boat dealer Richard Kling <rkling@ix.netcom.com> San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, January 12, 1997 at 15:09:43 (EST) Looking to buy shoal draft J-105 for racing on the Gulf Coast. Please contact me at my e-mail address or call (210)822-5696. mark watson <mwatson@titanholdings.com> san antonio, tx USA - Tuesday, January 07, 1997 at 21:12:09 (EST) Guestbook entries from 1996. Back to the J/105 Class Association. Nelson Weiderman |