I’m a newbie here and looking for help with runners. Difference between inserts, plates, alligators, slush runners, bull nose….. All confusing. I bought a Nite style boat (but single seater) and it has runners that seem short to me though it handled pretty well on my 1st time out in light wind. Steering runner is 26 inches, side runners are 30 inches. I’ve s […]

I’m a dues paying member but don’t know how to find out where everyone is sailing. There’s a group of DNers sailing on a pond in Gloucester but we’d like to sail with the big boys. Is there still a recorded phone message available on where it’s safe to sail.

Anyone know ice conditions at Contoocook in Ringe NH?

The drain holes from yesterday froze hard last night and gave us a go fast go far surface over the entire lake. The ice stayed hard throughout both days, with temps just over freezing, although it was just soft enough … Continue reading →

Dammy is a mine field of drain holes. BEWARE.

The water has drained and evaporated away and left behind granular ice. The surface is rather hard today, with areas of soft stuff but by tomorrow will be good to go. Certainly by Monday the cold in the teens forecast … Continue reading →

Sensors indicate a nicely evolving surface. The forecast for rain has been reduced to showers, which will be fine because too much rain won’t do us any good, especially as the temps Saturday night are not super cold. But by … Continue reading →

There have been a few questions about slush runners recently as the spring sailing season heats up. Denis Guertin shared these photos of his building process. The edge is 1″ stainless angle, nicely polished. Northwind Iceboats supplies these pre bent. … Continue reading →

ARROW FOR SALE. Sailed this year. Properly rigged. Sail still has lots of life. Runners in great shape in runner box. Plank better than good. Ready to sail now. Asking $2500 Newburgh, NY Contact ALFRED CLAPPER…. AERVITT@AOL.COM

Gambit Ice Boat rarely used for sale, complete ready to sail with J-14 Sarns skates & blocks, 3 layer plank, Sperry dacron sails, Dwyer mast , no cover or trailer. Asking $4,000 . Located in Webster MA. Photos available. Built by Stephen Lamb. Contact Dave dfmills320@hotmail.com

Renegade #519 for sale. Used just 5 times since new. Aircraft pedal steering(push left turn left). Folding removable side/pod for passenger. Fully enclosed lightweight trailer. Located in Bay City, Michigan.$2,350.

1- DN ICEBOAT complete and with some extra equipment $1200- ( includes Storm Sail, extra blades) 1- 24′ Skeeter side by side renegade Iceboat (2 seater) in enclosed trailer – $2400- Also have a few project boats (DN’s) for sale- price negotiable.

SNOW BIBS AND SNOW PANTS FOR SALE White Sierra Snow Bibs- Great for sailing, skiing, snowboarding, working outside in cold weather Size L Perfect condition $15 White Sierra Snow Bibs- Great for sailing, skiing, snowboarding, working out side in cold weather Size XL Perfect condition $15 $15 each or $25 for both. Contact T at 401 258 6230 or t_thieler@yahoo.c […]

Speed Suit For Sale BARE dive suit- great for wearing while racing a DN or other iceboat- warm, windproof, flexible, streamlined, not bulky so offers room to move around in cockpit. Also good for warm water diving on it’s own or to be worn under a dry suit or wet suit in cold weather. Good for diving, snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, anything wate […]

This CSI mast has SOLD!

Hello Please remove my add for dn stuff dated 01/29/2019 Thanks Dave Hoydis

For Sale 5′ x 14′ Anderson Landscape trailer with custom box enclosure, has racks (not pictured) to carry three DN hulls, five DN planks, six DN masts, and as many sails and cases of runners as you can find! Box easy to remove if you want to make it back into a regular landscape trailer. Built in 2015. 5’Wide, 14′ Long, Single axle, new springs last year, sp […]

For Sale Mast hound fittings, T-Ball style, used with Kent/CSI masts and any spar with a T-Ball shroud mount. Minimizes risk of mast inversion out of tacks and jibes. Minimal windage and good looking fittings! 5 1/2″ width $225 each. Shipping and shackles included. Contact T Thieler (US 5224) at 401 258 6230 or t_thieler@yahoo.com