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#1

Eclipse / Re: Removing a Mainsail

Last post by Vectordirector - Today at 12:39:05 PM

Beautiful.  A fully battened square top should get the boat moving in light air. I can't make out the logo, is that a Mack design? 

This sail is cut amazingly similar to the one on my Corsair Sprint 750.  Just smaller.  The luff on the sail is 32'.

I put simple lazy jacks on my Eclipse.  Worked well.

My sail was the original and pretty decent considering it was 8 years old when I bought her. The boat showed that it hadn't been sailed much and I grabbed it quickly when it popped up for sale in Chicago.  I'd been looking for one for a year.

The Eclipse is a great boat that does what is designed to do very well.

Fair Winds,

Bryan

#2

CP-23's / Re: 23' Changing Genoa to a Ji...

Last post by TopsailB - Today at 07:40:55 AM

I added a bullseye and line clutch on the coaming forward of the sheet winch, port and starboard. It works well when I use the jib and sail on the wind.

#3

Eclipse / Re: Removing a Mainsail

Last post by Bewildered - Yesterday at 09:04:51 PM

Thanks for the helpful tip Bryan.  I installed my new mainsail and stack-pak today.

#4

CP-23's / 23' Changing Genoa to a Jib

Last post by DennyP - Yesterday at 07:34:40 PM

Hi all. I am finishing up refitting an '83-built CP23 and am considering changing what looks like a 145 genoa to a jib. Talking to a local sailmaker, he mentioned that I would need to either add another jib track or a fairlead somewhere forward to get a better sheeting angle for the smaller headsail. Has anyone changed a genoa to a jib, and if so, what did you have to do (if anything) in terms of modifying the existing track/car setup?

Thank you for any/all advice.

Denny

#5

Eclipse / Re: Removing a Mainsail

Last post by Vectordirector - Yesterday at 01:02:29 PM

The first time I sailed my Eclipse it was in deep water on Lake Geneva, WI.  I was experimenting and I didn't put the centerboard down in light wind and found no issue with pointing.  The next time I put it down all the way and it made very little difference in light wind.  As the wind picks up it and the boat heels it does make a difference it how the boat handles.

The boat has enough of a keel that it sails fine with the  board up.  I wouldn't stress it.  Try it and see what you think. 

Bryan aka Vectordirector

#6

Eclipse / Re: Lazarette Hatch Latches – ...

Last post by Syzygy - Yesterday at 01:42:58 AM

More images.

The the cam action (to adjust the latch tension) can be seen on the circular keeper. A small white dot aids in orientation.

I chose fasteners that would not penetrate into the fiberglass; just the teak. 316 SS on all.

Exception: the machine screw that is secured inside the compartment. Drill a small clearance hole. The small grey nut in the image is on the back side (inside).

The aluminum tube was 3/8" or 1/2" but it doesn't really matter. It was cut to be as long as the teak was thick minus the thickness of the washer under it.

The latch has a spring action on the handle portion to keep it down (dejigglifies in bouncy conditions!).

Perhaps this helps. Keeping your uptime optimized...

#7

Eclipse / Re: Removing a Mainsail

Last post by Bewildered - February 26, 2026, 07:55:46 PM

Thank you for your reply. I purchased this particular boat for its 18" draft and the very thin waters of the Vero Beach region of the Indian River Lagoon. My original preference was a Com-Pac 23 but my cautious nature and the shallow water around here convinced me to go with the Eclipse. I will use the centerboard when possible and deal with the resulting leeway.  No big deal as I am not racing.   To be clear, I do not want or need a trailer-sailor.  That being the case, I will modify the mast to serve my needs and not adhere to what the designers intended.  I will at most be dropping the mast once a year, perhaps less. I have looked it over, contemplated the results and see no problems with what I intend to do and how I will use the boat.

#8

Horizon Cats and Horizon Day Cats / Re: Center Board Stuck up

Last post by alsantini - February 26, 2026, 08:50:32 AM

I took your advice and have a diver coming Monday.  I have to move the boat to the Crow's Nest Marina which is about 1 mile away so no big deal.  Not enough water under the keel for the diver to work.  Hoping for success.  Sail On  AL

#9

Eclipse / Re: Removing a Mainsail

Last post by Vectordirector - February 25, 2026, 08:28:04 PM

It is designed to be quick to rig and un-rig at the ramp.  Push all the slugs down below the hinge, lower the mast and pull the sail out.  I don't believe it can be done any other way.

Fair Winds.

Vecordirector

EDIT: spelling

#10

Eclipse / Mast Slot

Last post by Bewildered - February 25, 2026, 07:41:52 PM

Do any of you Eclipse owners have a cutout, enlarged slot on your mast to remove the sail or to replace sail slugs?  If so, I would greatly appreciate a photo of how that looks so I can duplicate it on my 2006 Eclipse that does not have that feature.