The outhaul on any boat gets a lot of use and can cause its share of headaches. Outhaul failures are often race-ending events. Although outhaul failures seem rare, S&R Marine in Pewaukee, WI claims to do plenty of repairs on outhauls.…
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The MC Scow class is growing rapidly. Some of the sailors joining the class don’t have much sailing experience, so we decided to develop an MC Scow user guide to help them learn the basics quickly. There are also plenty…
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The MC Scow class is thriving with top sailors, both amateur and professional, joining the class and willing to share their knowledge. Melges and the sailmakers provide excellent support. These developments make it easy to get tips from pro sailors…
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How far down should you set your MC Scow boards for the full down position? We see a range of practices. Some boats show 2″ or more of board horn above the deck in all conditions. This reduces your pointing…
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Sheeting the main hard enough on an MC Scow in breeze can be taxing, especially over a day with multiple races. A 5:1 mainsheet purchase makes this easier compared to the 4:1 purchase found on many MCs. It also gives…
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SailZing caught up with Will Hendershot at the 2018 Southeast Regional Regatta at Lake Eustis. Will had just completed several unique MC Scow modifications to reduce the chance for errors and make sailing the boat easier. See the mods in…