Elite Keel at San Francisco Yacht ClubMay 18 - 19
Story
Congratulations to Dianne with their win in the Elite Keel Regatta.
Here is Steve's Top Ten List that he has submitted for publication.

ELITE KEEL STORY-A LIST OF TEN THINGS THAT HELPED DIANNE

1) The crew: Jarian Westfall, Laurel Schmidt, Mike Pastrone, Jeff Fellicetti

2) Will Paxton wasn't there.

3) This crew can change head sails, the hanked kind, in less then 2.3 minutes.

4) Wilie E Coyote didn't race Sunday.

5) Sun was shining.

6) It was my birthday weekend.

7. El Raton wasn't there.

8. We went left when we could.

9. The wind was blowing.

10. This crew has 59 combined years sailing with me.
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1Race 2Race 3Race 4Race 5
1Dianne113(3)2(5)2(7)1(8)3 (11)
2Peaches154(4)4(8)4(12)2(14)1 (15)
3Motorcycle Irene161(1)1(2)3(5)6(11)5 (16)
4Summer Palace247(7)6(13)5(18)4(22)2 (24)
5Abigail Morgan255(5)3(8)6(14)5(19)6 (25)
6Strega308(8)8(16)7(23)3(26)4 (30)
7Wile E Coyote322(2)5(7)1(8)DNS(20)DNS (32)
8Libra449(9)7(16)9(25)DNF(37)7 (44)
9Make Me Smile516(6)9(15)DNF(27)DNS(39)DNS (51)
10Moonlight5210(10)10(20)8(28)DNF(40)DNS (52)
11Elise60DNC(12)DNC(24)DNC(36)DNC(48)DNC(60)
export csv

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Author: Brendan
Subject: Rudder Bearings
Info: (10261 views) Posted: Monday 2-20-17 06:57:56 PM
The e27 "bearings" are simple bushings made from plastic (delrin or similar). Any machinist can make them for you if you supply ID, OD, and length. I know that KKMI has made some for e27s...

Buzz's bushings should work fine (if he will make them)--he will cut them with a C&C lathe to the original dimensions. You may need to trim length (sand or cut with bandsaw)

Even if your hull had a "spinner" in the past thus enlarging the hole for them, you should still be OK, as bushings should be glued (ie: vinylester) into the hull. 

--brendan

Hi Everyone,

::
:: I could be in as well but my understanding is that it is
:: really something that needs to be custom done to get a
:: really tight fit. Has anyone used a generic bearing like
:: the one Buzz makes?
::
:: Also, don't get me wrong I know Buzz is an icon in the
:: Express fleet, I have just heard some other information
:: and thought I should bring it up. Curious to hear what
:: others have to say.
::
:: Jason
::
:: :: I am in need as well. Looks like we need 2 more.
::
:: :: Darrel
::
:: :: ALTERNATE REALITY #19
:: ::
:: ::
:: :: :: I need to do rudder bearings. I called Ballenger and
:: :: :: they do not currently have any and would not be building
:: :: :: them unless there was an order of 5. They are $145 for
:: :: :: the set. Anyone need/interested?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: If not, has anyone had a shop make them up recently? If
:: :: :: so where?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Thanks, Adam
:: ::
:: :: :: #38 Yeti

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