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?

We’ve moved the web cam to the south end. Check it out. The resolution is pretty good so you can zoom in to get a better look at the ice. damar.jpg (2400×1348) Bill Green caught up with the CIBC on … Continue reading →

Download full resolution images Available until Mar 21, 2019 Magnificent. That’s the only word that captures the feeling of pushing an iceboat to the limits in half a gale with snow scudding along the ice. By the end of the … Continue reading →

Most of Maine had a slow painful trickle of light snow all day. The way the flakes looked fro out the window in the light air, with up drafts, side drafts, and no drafts reminded more of a plague of … Continue reading →

Yesterday Bob Lombardo sunk up to his ankles in wonderful slush. None of our lakes had wet out, but Long Pond did, and with these cold days and nights the plate is bound to have set up. It looks like … Continue reading →

Indian Lake. The area in Red is open water and/or hazzards.

DN Sail and Battens for sale 1D Speed sail available. This unique sail features toggles (or slides) for the mast tube as the bolt rope intended for the mast tube separated from the tack. While the sail loft assured me that toggles would work, the sail does not do well in light wind, so the toggles probably need to be removed. The sail is otherwise in good co […]

For Sale – Older style Runners. From older DN . Wood bodies (maple I think) and Stainless steel angle irons. With case. One has an epoxy repair but looks well done. I think these might be slush runners. (Im not that knowledgable yet) Located West Islip, Long Island, NY Asking $350 WIll ship at buyers cost. Marty cawleym@att.net

For Sale ST49 Wing Boat. Built using the John Eisenlohr plans and his wing ribs. See more details on how to sail a wing boat at link below. Price of $800 OBO includes everything except blades. Comes with a new 12' plank and stainless steel chocks. This boat was built to be fast and has angled side panels for greatly reduced drag at speed. The wing, with […]

Scroll down the page a bit- DN 4447 looks like a very good deal! Hope we can get you started- call me if I can help, T thieler 401 258 6230

ICEWISE DN mast for sale #50, all carbon, includes bag, halyard, base and socket, tang-style shroud attachment and spreader bar hound fitting. $2,750 Contact T to take a look- 401 258 6230, t_thieler@yahoo.com, or look for DN US 5224 on the ice!

All-carbon CSI rig for sale Includes halyard, base, thrust bearing. Has hound fitting for t-ball style hound/spreader bar. $1000 Contact T at 401 258 6230, t_thieler@yahoo.com or find me on the ice in DN US 5224!

I am a soft water sailor who would like to try going really fast. 🙂 I am looking for a well used, non-competitive, no carbon anything, possibly needs work but complete DN or similar. My loving wife (who does not like it when I go fast) has put me on a very limited budget. I am in Schenectady NY but willing to take a New England road trip as needed.

Front Seater for Sale Light, fast, easy to sail. Very comfortable. Airfoil section runner plank, 440c 36″ runners, composite mast. Full and storm sail. Cockpit cover. Located Camden, ME. No trailer, but can be car topped. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/zx9FbwNukEw $4200.oo. Bill, 207-975-6980 hilltop@midcoast.com

Front Seater for Sale Light, fast, easy to sail. Very comfortable. Airfoil section runner plank, 440c 36″ runners, composite mast. Full and storm sail. Cockpit cover. Located Camden, ME. No trailer, but can be car topped. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/zx9FbwNukEw $4200.oo. Bill, 207-975-6980 hilltop@midcoast.com

DN stuff ***1 pair 440-c 3/16″ x 36″ insert runners , Maple bodies / bronze bushing / carbon sides / harken padded carry bag $1100. *** 1 pair 1″ x 36″ stainless angle slush runner Maple bodies /bronze bushing /tri axel glass sides / older carry bag $500.*** DN Kenyon spar great condition $300. *** 1 complete set of stays with sarns adjusters / large hound t […]