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.…
MC-Scow Upgrades & Tips
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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…
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SailZing now offers a continuous control lines kit for the MC Scow. This pre-cut set of lines lets you easily install continuous control lines for your MC. With continuous control lines, you can ease or tighten your vang, cunningham, and…
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It’s time to get your boat ready for sailing season. We love sailboat upgrades and tips that make boat handling easier, reduce distractions, or reduce wear on the boat. Here’s a recent collection of pictures shot while walking around at…
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On MC-Scows with board pull-down lines (boats from around #2477 to around #2680), you can add an extra board release line to give you more options for manipulating the boards. Current Design A cam cleat near the forward end of…
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