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In case others are considering using a trolling motor with their N16... On Sept 14, I evaluated an electric trolling motor as alternate propulsion in case the wind is too weak, too strong, or the mast

Yay!? The main isn't baggy anymore!

Thanks, Gary, I ended up searching the internet on this topic and found something!? A couple articles said that the bolt rope actually shrinks!? That would be quite consistent with my observation of

My original jib had a similar problem, but I think maybe the sail shrank, rather than the rope/line stretching.? ?My solution was to get a new jib! While you could get it fixed, it seems unlikely to

The main's bolt rope is sewn in place at the tack and head for the first 20-25 cm or so.? In between these, it's loose.? It gets jammed while hoisting the sail.? It seems like maybe the rope and

Hey all, I agree with J. Cimino.? 2 of my 3 sail battens are wood as described by J.? Works perfectly.? I used a table saw to rip a 1/4 inch strip from a 1" pine board.? Only thing I did in

Hi, you could spend a lot of $ and buy fiberglass ones from a store. Or make your own. I have lost a number of battens over the years on gusty days. Sails stretch a bit over time, and if your batten

Does anyone have the specifics for the sizes of the sail battens?

There was very little remaining aluminum between the original attachment hole and the aft edge.? I was concerned it might corrode away or break, so I drilled a new hole further in.? As you can see

Ron, It's a lot of work. I serviced my Gloucester 16 swing keel and cable (similar boat) a few years ago using a drydock hoist and sling that?raised?the boat off the trailer. That's probably the

I'm 71 and had to do the same. The cable is attached to the back side of the swing keel. The easiest way, I found was to slide the boat off the trailer into the grass. Then roll the boat onto it's

I am a new owner of a Neptune 16, The boat is sound, but I had to redo the centerboard cable, My question is how and where is the cable attached to the centerboard, and can access be gained from

I wrapped the keel with fiberglass and that gooey epoxy resin stuff.? Wow, what a mess!? Then I painted it with grey topcoat paint.? Why topcoat when it's to be used under water?? Because I don't

I was unable to attach my 2nd photo to the previous message, so here's another try... This thing's really heavy, so I made a dolly using some lumber scraps and caster wheels.? I wonder if others'

I don't know the "specs" for the centerboard, but I did repair my Neptune's centerboard.? Maybe these photos contain some useful information.? First, the condition before the repair... The crack is

Try looking at some boat junk yards.? some of the inboard outboards had engine vents similar to what you are looking into.

I know someone out there in Neptune land knows just how the centerboard is attached ( the pivot ), and also most important how and where .the lift cable attached to the centerboard.? I am doing a

Oops, should have mentioned that! I am in Northern California not far from Sf bay and Sacramento, in the charming little town of Winters.

Interesting, in another google group I am in, I think there is a setting that makes it so ?every reply has no previous information. In a thread with anything more than a few replies, it becomes vary