COOL NEW BLOCKS!!

COOL NEW BLOCKS!!

We all know that the folks at Harken keep topping themselves by rolling out one amazing new product after another…

But did you know that one of their main engineers and visionaries behind a lot of those items is the one and only Steve Orlebeke, veteran DN campaigner and Skeeter newbie?

Well, he is. Check out this video- get the scoop on the latest Harken innovation from Steve and the gang!

How It’s Made: Harken V Block >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Harken’s V block features a unique new bearing design that easily and efficiently handles huge loads. The vi…

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This entry was posted on 07/06/2016 by Commodore James "T" Thieler DN US 5224. It was filed under 2016 Season .

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By: Ken 09/19/2020
In reply to Ben Raynes. Ben, brand new myself…welcome! I came into possession of a vintage DN (~1960’s?) this year and restored it this spring. I had to pick it up in Pennsylvania (I live just outside of Worcester MA). Didn’t come with a trailer; after doing some research on sizes and weights, I decided that I could use my Thule cartop kayak carrier mounted […]
By: Ben Raynes 08/09/2020
I’m new to the sport and I’m looking forward to joining other sailors this coming season and learning more. Can anyone give me some advice on appropriate trailers or how best to cartop or transport a DN to meet-ups. As I said… I’m new to the sport. Starting from zero. Any advice is appreciated.
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Have sold my 1939 era skeeter It now lives north of Schenectady. Eric Jappen Rhinebeck NY Former owner

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Ice Boat for Sale 09/30/2020
Pocket Skeeter, built spring 2020. Brand new RKR composite mast, full power sail, Sarns bullnose plate runners. Fresh paint job, wheels not included. Easily cartoppable. Warm and comfortable. $3800.oo Located Camden, ME. Call Bill: 207-975-6980
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By: Tom Gloudemans 10/20/2020
Renegade & DN Available at the Swap Meet! 1960’s Renegade with serious upgrades. New steering gear,( wheel and foot pedal steering) newly aligned runners, exacting work done by B. Buchholz. New blocks, sheet line, refinished Sitka spruce plank and springboard. Fully enclosed trailer that tracks well and is lightweight, (I pull it with my TDI Jetta wagon) […]
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Yankee Class Iceboat Ready to sail! See it at the NEIYA swap meet. Restored and finished blue hull, white plank, natural mast, one set of runners in box. One of the original “Dirty Dozen” Yankees featuring a 23’ high rig sitka spruce mast and a wing shaped aerodynamic sitka spruce plank with upgraded pillow block chocks. Includes the original sail, however a […]
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In reply to John Pepper. Jrpepper@cox.net
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In reply to John Pepper. $1250 possible trades
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DN Trailer. 14-foot long box that is water and airtight. Built by Bob S. Has two gas struts that hold lid open. Very well made. I added drip rails on 4 sides and glassed the top. Trailer has new wheels, tires and bearings. Lights work. Set up for 1 boat, pretty sure 2 would fit. Mast tube. Has 3-foot high NEIYA letters on the lid. Hate to sell but fell in lo […]
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DN sail and runners for sale: – 1 Full-Speed 1D sail with carbon battens in very good condition- $500 – 1 Hamrak Icewise Front insert runner with european steel blade 30″x3/16″ with teflon coating (black), carbon molded body, in perfect condition (USD 500$) – 1 Kardas Front insert runner 440C 30″x3/16″, carbon molded body, used 2 seasons and in perfect condi […]
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Miscellaneous DN Items For Sale – Will send photos on request. Sarns hardware – New, never used, complete set of hardware for fuselage, (complete except no mainsheet blocks or Harken DN adapter for tiller post). All bobstay parts, steering components, plank upper plates and mast step parts. Selling as a set $450. Mast parts – Sarns side stay adjusters + fast […]
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DN For Sale Complete boat, Sitka and marine plywood, all varnish, ready to sail, fuselage is 49 lbs. Sarns bullnose runners, Shore sail, S-glass mast, Sitka boom, all Ash strip plank w/ S-glass reinforcement, tapered mainsheet, all canvas covers. Boat is in very good condition and was very competitive. Asking $2,300. Pawcatuck, CT – just over the RI border a […]
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By: Dave Godin 10/13/2020
Front Seat C Skeeter. Super comfortable and fast. Easy to manage DN mast with full hoist sail. Insert runners, airfoil section plank. Internal brake. Built 2016, very well sorted and ready to go. Second Place at the ISA. No trailer. $3500.oo or best offer. In Maine. Dave Godin email: David.Godin@jetblue.com
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