Newbie sailer question. I saw that some sailers have quick-pins to secure the runners to their brackets. I’m looking for advice on what kind of quick-pins I should be looking for to replace the bolt and nuts I have. They work fine, but they seem cumbersome in cold weather. Is there a particular type that works better than others? Any advice would be apprecia […]

I am looking to make steering on my new boat less twitchy. Has anyone found a mechanism that changes pedal or tiller input to runner angle that changes over the range? Cars typically have this so its ratio varies from on center to near limit. On center ratio reduction of 3:1 maybe and quickly going to 1:1. This is not a rationl of paralleogram arm issue. Sim […]

According to CIBC, there is good ice at Moosehead in Maine. They are reporting ice tight to shore. They are going to repost Thursday pm. The weather forecasts 6.9-5.1 mph wind, 18 degrees Thursday night, 33 degrees on Friday. Launch is at The Birches in Rockport. Is anyone interested an a last iceboat trip? Please contact me. Mike Roberts 203-410-3364

Classic DN sailor Dan West died recently. He was a good sailing buddy of Wolfie’s, constantly upgrading his old boat just to keep his pal honest, in the great tradition of all iceboaters. He sailed often on North Pond, Warren, … Continue reading →

Our meeting and pot luck lunch is back at Dave Fortier’s this year. Sunday, October 24. Meeting at 11:00, pot luck lunch that just keeps getting better and better to follow. 12 Chretien Rd. Biddeford, ME Looking for parts? Find … Continue reading →

3 DNs in MICHIGAN I have retired from iceboating and have 3 racing DNs for sale. Sherry Carbon & Fiberglass spars. Sherry runners, Boston sails. You name it I got it, 40 years of iceboating goodies. Enclosed galvanized and wood … Continue reading →

This is not an unusual picture. An iceboat lunch lineup in a distant cove on a big lake. But if you stop to think about what it took to get to this place, both as a group and individually, it … Continue reading →

In addition to her outstanding race committee skills, Deb Whitehorse also has a terrific eye. Here’s an album of photos she took this past weekend. https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWF9hvR If anyone would like a high resolution copy, of you ahead of your best … Continue reading →

SARNS never used Steering Post Set, with Steering Post Head and Delrin spacers $90.00 —– SARNS Steering Chock Set, single arm with spring and hardware $100.00—–Hammel Anodized 9” Chocks (like new) for longer runners $225. All will be available at the Swap Meet 10/23. Call 617-733-8255 to reserve

For sale used DN wedge style,light weight, well built older boat.Sarns runners, Kenyon mast aluminum boom nice Shore wide range main sail, Harken blocks,sliding tiler. Great first boat, or upgrade your old program. Pics upon request. Complete and ready to sail. $1700. Contact Paul Zucco 860-429-8178 sternsteeroldboat@gmail.com

new 8 ft DN plank, ash strip top and bottom bass filler west system build. New 10 ft plank ash strip top and bottom bass filler west system build. Used Whizz springboard. Used sidecar. Used Sarns runners, with carry box. Used DN main sail. Other miscellaneous DN hardware. Parts are in northeast Ct and will be at the swap meet on the 23rd. A great start to a […]

Free ice boat: A John Eisenlohr ST49 wing boat. Has new 12 foot plank. Blades not included but uses any DN blade. Needs: rear chocks. Wing could use a recovering to make it look nicer but it is fully functional now. Uses 50% slotted flap for maximum lift. Pick it up in Farmington, CT. 860-677-7533

In reply to DN4487. 1D sails also available. New and excellent condition light use

DN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- •Gold Fleet DN program- 2018 CSI/KENT fuselage with ash/wrc/ash aero plank, jablonski/kent style chocks and CSI carbon stiffeners. MBC 2020 hybrid mast (similar to CSI 4.1) with spreader bar and compact strand rigging/sta masters. Bryant boom, North max power and North ABSS sails. Northwind hardware, Covers for all. Runners avalible to […]

In reply to Bill. Bill, I am interested in W8. Is this still for sale?

In reply to Jim Dye. Are the boats/trailer still available? Please text tim at 2027386336