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Force 5 Rigging
Learn how to rig the Force 5 sailboat with lines, cleats and grommets. See the boat arrangement, the cunningham, the outhaul, the vang, the main sheet, the travelers and the bow line.
FORCE 5
Learn about the FORCE 5, a dinghy sailboat designed in 1972 and built by AMF Alcort and Weeks Yacht Yard. Find out its dimensions, performance, associations and forum topics.
Force 5 rigging
B. Brownskin Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Apr 29, 2008. Recently purchased an old Force 5 in great disrepair. Looking for a basic rigging guide - how to put the sail on the mast simple. Thanks for help.
WEEKS Products Page
Find everything you need for your Force 5 sailboat, from hull and deck hardware to sails and spars, blocks and rigging, foils and woodwork, and more. Order online or call 1-800-994-7747 for parts and service.
Parts & Sail for the Force 5
Find a variety of parts and sails for your Force 5 sailboat at Intensity Sails. Shop online for intensity sails, short rig sails, dolly, blocks, sheets, tell tales, and more.
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Force 5® Sailboats Manufactured by Weeks Yacht Yard --- Patchogue, New York toll free orders at 1-800-994-7747 Fax your Order Now....631-475-6151 PARTS DIAGRAM # 1: Rigging, Foils and Assorted Hardware
Force 5
Force 5 is a 4.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Fred Scott and Jack Evans in 1972. It has a cat rig, a daggerboard, and a displacement of 64 kg. See its sail area, ballast, stability, and other calculations.
2023 Force 5 North American Championship
4.1 The event is open to all boats of the Force 5 Class. 4.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form (Attachment 1) and submitting it, together with the required fee, to: Brian Hampton, 5101 Westwind Way, Anderson, SC 29626. FEES; 5.1 The entry fee is $150 before August 15, 2023.
Force 5
Force 5 is a one-design racing sailboat similar to the Laser but with a hard chine aft. It was designed in 1972 and is currently built by Weeks Yacht Yard in Long Island, New York.
Force 5 rigging of vang
Demo of running vang line through blocks
Force 5 By AMF ShortyPen Sailboat Guide
Fixing up daggerboard trunk Force 5 Sailboat: 2013-02-20: by: Gene Heard: Making Bunk Boards for Force 5 Sailboat Trailer: 2013-02-20: ... Holder 12. Love the lateen rig on her too. Good job!!!! I've put the lateen rig on so many boats (I have the original sail rig for the boats but used lateen setup for ease when I felt like it. I once had a ...
Class Rules
Force 5 Class Rules - 2015. 2015 Class Rules. Article I. BASIC RULE: Section 1.01 All racing sailboats entered in Force 5 Class Association ("FFCA") events shall have been built and equipped by an authorized manufacturer. For purposes of these Class Rules, "authorized manufacturer" includes only Alcort Sailboats, AMF-Alcort Sailboats and Weeks ...
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same here. i actually sailed my force 5 yesterday on the intercoastal, it was loads of fun and when you find the right angle of sail, it creates decent wake and heels nice. ( however the first time i took it out, i capsized at least 5 times.) its fairly easy to rig, with practice. its delicate to gusts...
Force 5
Learn about the Force 5, a small one-design racing sailboat that can be sailed with a standard or a short rig. Find out the dimensions, sail area, rating, and class association of this versatile and exciting boat.
Rigging a Laser / Force 5 rig in a Sunfish
I believe the Super Sunfish sail is about 65 sq. ft. (compared to the standard 75 sq. ft. lateen Sunfish sail.) A standard Laser sail is about 75 sq. ft. If you put a standard 75 sq. ft. Laser sail on a Sunfish, you may overpower the rig and destroy the Sunfish mast step once the wind picks up. Keep in mind that the tall Laser mast will put a ...
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Force 5® Sailboats Manufactured by Weeks Yacht Yard --- Patchogue, New York toll free orders at 1-800-994-7747 Fax your Order Now....631-475-6151 ... Rigging Diagrams: Main Sheet Set Up 1977 to present: Vang Set Up 1977 to present:
Putting a Force 5 Back together
Putting a Force 5 Back together. New Nautos cam cleats. I let someone talk me into racing a Force-5 sailboat. For those that are not familiar with this particular ride, its a lot like a laser. Its 14 feet long. One sail. Mahogany centerboard and rudder. It was originally built by AMF and is not sometimes built by Weeks Yachtyard in New York state.
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Force 5® SAILBOATS.COM . Force 5® Sailboats Manufactured by Weeks Yacht Yard --- Patchogue, New York . toll free orders at 1-800-994-7747 Fax your Order Now....631-475-6151
Should I buy a Force 5?
Certainly a good boat to have. I liked the mid-boom sheeting on the Force 5, which seems better to me than the arrangement on the Laser. I think the Force 5 is just a bit slower than the Laser, but still plenty fast. You would have a much harder time trying to find any one-design racing on a Force 5.
Force 5 docking questions : r/sailing
On my force 5, there's no apparent way to lower the sail while in the water. That was my question. I'm fully aware I'll have to demast and take down the rigging each time I trailer it, that was the reason I wanted the 5. I can take everything down and apart in 5 minutes as opposed to 45 on my gcat. 2.
Custom Sails
The sails are also good for sailing on very windy days. They are 62 square feet in sail area instead of the standard 91 square feet. Sails cost $330.00 or $410.00 for a zippered halyard version. The price includes battens and a sail bag. These sails also come standard with a window. For "technos" we recommend the special junior spar sections ...
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Force 5 Class - Official site for the force 5. Search ... Toggle Navigation. Home; Invitation to Sail; Membership; Class Fleets. Fleet 27 - Highland Lakes, NJ; Fleet 32 - New London, CT; ... Boat Info. Force 5 Templates; Force 5 Rigging; Hull Identification; Force 5 Trailering; Class Forum;
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Learn how to rig the Force 5 sailboat with lines, cleats and grommets. See the boat arrangement, the cunningham, the outhaul, the vang, the main sheet, the travelers and the bow line.
Learn about the FORCE 5, a dinghy sailboat designed in 1972 and built by AMF Alcort and Weeks Yacht Yard. Find out its dimensions, performance, associations and forum topics.
B. Brownskin Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Apr 29, 2008. Recently purchased an old Force 5 in great disrepair. Looking for a basic rigging guide - how to put the sail on the mast simple. Thanks for help.
Find everything you need for your Force 5 sailboat, from hull and deck hardware to sails and spars, blocks and rigging, foils and woodwork, and more. Order online or call 1-800-994-7747 for parts and service.
Find a variety of parts and sails for your Force 5 sailboat at Intensity Sails. Shop online for intensity sails, short rig sails, dolly, blocks, sheets, tell tales, and more.
Force 5® Sailboats Manufactured by Weeks Yacht Yard --- Patchogue, New York toll free orders at 1-800-994-7747 Fax your Order Now....631-475-6151 PARTS DIAGRAM # 1: Rigging, Foils and Assorted Hardware
Force 5 is a 4.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Fred Scott and Jack Evans in 1972. It has a cat rig, a daggerboard, and a displacement of 64 kg. See its sail area, ballast, stability, and other calculations.
4.1 The event is open to all boats of the Force 5 Class. 4.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form (Attachment 1) and submitting it, together with the required fee, to: Brian Hampton, 5101 Westwind Way, Anderson, SC 29626. FEES; 5.1 The entry fee is $150 before August 15, 2023.
Force 5 is a one-design racing sailboat similar to the Laser but with a hard chine aft. It was designed in 1972 and is currently built by Weeks Yacht Yard in Long Island, New York.
Demo of running vang line through blocks
Fixing up daggerboard trunk Force 5 Sailboat: 2013-02-20: by: Gene Heard: Making Bunk Boards for Force 5 Sailboat Trailer: 2013-02-20: ... Holder 12. Love the lateen rig on her too. Good job!!!! I've put the lateen rig on so many boats (I have the original sail rig for the boats but used lateen setup for ease when I felt like it. I once had a ...
Force 5 Class Rules - 2015. 2015 Class Rules. Article I. BASIC RULE: Section 1.01 All racing sailboats entered in Force 5 Class Association ("FFCA") events shall have been built and equipped by an authorized manufacturer. For purposes of these Class Rules, "authorized manufacturer" includes only Alcort Sailboats, AMF-Alcort Sailboats and Weeks ...
same here. i actually sailed my force 5 yesterday on the intercoastal, it was loads of fun and when you find the right angle of sail, it creates decent wake and heels nice. ( however the first time i took it out, i capsized at least 5 times.) its fairly easy to rig, with practice. its delicate to gusts...
Learn about the Force 5, a small one-design racing sailboat that can be sailed with a standard or a short rig. Find out the dimensions, sail area, rating, and class association of this versatile and exciting boat.
I believe the Super Sunfish sail is about 65 sq. ft. (compared to the standard 75 sq. ft. lateen Sunfish sail.) A standard Laser sail is about 75 sq. ft. If you put a standard 75 sq. ft. Laser sail on a Sunfish, you may overpower the rig and destroy the Sunfish mast step once the wind picks up. Keep in mind that the tall Laser mast will put a ...
Force 5® Sailboats Manufactured by Weeks Yacht Yard --- Patchogue, New York toll free orders at 1-800-994-7747 Fax your Order Now....631-475-6151 ... Rigging Diagrams: Main Sheet Set Up 1977 to present: Vang Set Up 1977 to present:
Putting a Force 5 Back together. New Nautos cam cleats. I let someone talk me into racing a Force-5 sailboat. For those that are not familiar with this particular ride, its a lot like a laser. Its 14 feet long. One sail. Mahogany centerboard and rudder. It was originally built by AMF and is not sometimes built by Weeks Yachtyard in New York state.
Force 5® SAILBOATS.COM . Force 5® Sailboats Manufactured by Weeks Yacht Yard --- Patchogue, New York . toll free orders at 1-800-994-7747 Fax your Order Now....631-475-6151
Certainly a good boat to have. I liked the mid-boom sheeting on the Force 5, which seems better to me than the arrangement on the Laser. I think the Force 5 is just a bit slower than the Laser, but still plenty fast. You would have a much harder time trying to find any one-design racing on a Force 5.
On my force 5, there's no apparent way to lower the sail while in the water. That was my question. I'm fully aware I'll have to demast and take down the rigging each time I trailer it, that was the reason I wanted the 5. I can take everything down and apart in 5 minutes as opposed to 45 on my gcat. 2.
The sails are also good for sailing on very windy days. They are 62 square feet in sail area instead of the standard 91 square feet. Sails cost $330.00 or $410.00 for a zippered halyard version. The price includes battens and a sail bag. These sails also come standard with a window. For "technos" we recommend the special junior spar sections ...
Force 5 Class - Official site for the force 5. Search ... Toggle Navigation. Home; Invitation to Sail; Membership; Class Fleets. Fleet 27 - Highland Lakes, NJ; Fleet 32 - New London, CT; ... Boat Info. Force 5 Templates; Force 5 Rigging; Hull Identification; Force 5 Trailering; Class Forum;