Mark,
 
I'm definitly going to check out the Wednesday night racing.  Thanks.
 
Jake

--- On Tue, 5/5/09, Frary, Mark <mark.frary@...> wrote:

From: Frary, Mark <mark.frary@...>
Subject: RE: [usa_prodigy] Re: Mistral Prodigy Board Repairs
To: "usa_prodigy@yahoogroups.com" <usa_prodigy@yahoogroups.com>,
"usa_prodigy@yahoogroups.com" <usa_prodigy@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 10:17 AM








Welcome aboard Jake. You need to investigate wednesday night sailing. Ask Joe.
Cheers
Mark
TX721

-----Original Message-----
From: "Jake Ormond" <txbluenoser@ yahoo.com>
To: "usa_prodigy@ yahoogroups. com" <usa_prodigy@ yahoogroups. com>
Sent: 22/04/09 18:39
Subject: Re: [usa_prodigy] Re: Mistral Prodigy Board Repairs



Yeah, just bought it a week ago or two in the that area. Board is in god shape
except for a couple of cosmetic dings.

I don't know any of the Houston Area Prodigy sailers, but I'd like too.

Jake

--- On Wed, 4/22/09, joethewindsurfer <joethewindsurfer@
hotmail.com<mailto:joethewinds urfer%40hotmail. com>> wrote:

From: joethewindsurfer <joethewindsurfer@ hotmail.com<mailto:joethewinds
urfer%40hotmail. com>>
Subject: [usa_prodigy] Re: Mistral Prodigy Board Repairs
To: usa_prodigy@ yahoogroups. com<mailto:usa_ prodigy%40yahoog roups.com>
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 9:58 AM

Hey Jake!

Did you just buy this board last week in the Friendswood/ Pearland area? Do you
know any of the Houston area Prodigy sailors?

Joe the Windsurfer

--- In usa_prodigy@ yahoogroups. com, "txbluenoser" <txbluenoser@ ...> wrote:
>
> Hey thanks. The rope in mine is really really tight. I'll take it appart and
see if I can free it up a little.
>
> I've got both the black and white dagger board but only the white fin. I'll be
looking for the black fin soon.
>
> The prodigy comp rig is hard to find. Have you ever seen it around used?
>
> Jake
>
> --- In usa_prodigy@ yahoogroups. com, "Kevin Gratton" <keving@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jake,
> >
> >
> >
> > It appears the attachment didn't work as needed.
> >
> >
> >
> > Here is a copy of the track repair.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Mast Track Repair
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: "Marc Rosen" <duckb...
> > <http://groups. google.com/ groups/unlock? _done=/group/ rec.windsurfing/
browse_
> > thread/thread/ 59a88d6b6acf5202 &msg=dd2b18c6c7e 9042f> @qis.net>
> >
> > Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:59:45 -0400
> >
> > Local: Sat, Jul 5 2003 7:59 pm
> >
> > Subject: Re: Mistral O.D./Equipe Mast Tracks
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello David,
> > I'm sort of a cold shot racer- I usually finish last- but I have rebuilt the
> >
> > mast track on my '91 Equipe three times so here's how I disassembled the
> > device.
> > On the pedal end you will note a slotted button with two indents 180 degrees
> >
> > apart. This is an eccentric tensioner that allows you to tighten or loosen
> > the line if necessary. The tensioner is locked by a shallow T piece that
> > also retains the pedal springs. You will need a narrow flat blade
> > screwdriver to raise this retainer for adjustment or complete disassembly.
> >
> > (By the way, I doubt if the line has tightened to the point that it makes
> > travel difficult. You may have lodged some sand or worn down one or both
> > bushings. The latter was my initial problem and my first repair attempt I
> > made them concentric with a home-made lathe; the second time I replaced my
> > bushings with some spare parts I picked up at Wind's Up on Martha's
> > Vineyard. That was the only store I found that had the spares. I also
> > needed to take the unit apart to get all the sand out of it)
> >
> > When you pry out the retainer make certain that the tensioner remains in
> > place and that the springs do not pop out. Turn the tensioner 180 degrees
> > and see if that eases up the travel. If not, then you'll need to take it
> > all the way apart. Using a nail set or a flattened center punch, gently tap
> >
> > the retaining pins located at each end up from the underside until they
> > clear the aluminum on the inside of the track. This will allow you to slide
> >
> > both end pieces and the car forward. Don't lose theses pins- they may be
> > difficult to obtain in your area. I pull the pin out of the tensioner
> > because I find it's easier to install it from the bottom during assembly.
> >
> > Note how the wheels are placed on your car - there are molded spokes on one
> > side and a smooth surface on the other. Rinse all parts in water and look
> > for wear. If none is noticed maybe you just have a sediment buildup.
> > Another reason for difficult movement is if the nylon(?) hinge that connects
> >
> > the pedal to the paws (that grip the line) is cracked. I saw this happen to
> >
> > a friend's board and he replaced the entire pedal assembly but had to go
> > through the same steps I describe.
> >
> > You may also note that the line is secured to the car by two small Phillips
> >
> > head screws that are driven through the melted ends of the line and there
> > may be a bit of excess for lengthening but not much.
> >
> > For assembly feed the pedal, car & line, and the front pulley cap through
> > the track from the forward end. Secure the front pin with nail set and then
> >
> > depress the tensioner through its pulley while you leverage the pedal
> > assembly back with a long blade screwdriver through the rear most hole
> > forward of the pin hole (done from the underside). Secure in place with the
> >
> > other stainless steel pin and now you're ready for the spring insertion.
> >
> > Place both springs in the holes and with the aid of a friend (it will take
> > forever by yourself- I did it) depress both springs simultaneously with two
> > wider screwdriver blades while you slide the T-piece back in, trapping both
> > the springs and locking the tensioner.
> >
> > The entire job can be done in less time than it took me to type this but I
> > hope it is helpful. Those tracks are difficult to take apart but once
> > you've done it you can see that it will go together without too much
> > turmoil.
> >
> > I hope you get it fixed and on the water soon. Read you later,
> >
> > Marc
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> >
> >
> > Kevin Gratton
> >
> > Wind Power Windsurfing & Kiting Center
> >
> > N 7351 Winnebago Dr. Fond du Lac, Wi 54935
> >
> > 920-922-2550
> >
> > www.WindPowerWindsu rfing.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: usa_prodigy@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:usa_ prodigy@ yahoogroups. com]
On
> > Behalf Of Kevin Gratton
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:11 PM
> > To: usa_prodigy@ yahoogroups. com
> > Subject: RE: [usa_prodigy] Re: Mistral Prodigy Board Repairs
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Jake,
> >
> > I believe the 90mm lever screw is right. 2005 and newer take a shorter
> > screw. For an 8.5 ish sail you should have around a 50cm fin.
> >
> > DO you have the black daggerboard? Or white?
> >
> > Does the adjustable track have a line in it? If so, it's the best Adj.
> > track on the market, it just needs to be cleaned and lubed. Sometimes the
> > line needs to be replaced. But it is a great track once you tune it up.
> >
> > Attached is a copy of how to repair the mast track by Marc.
> >
> > cheers
> >
> > Kevin Gratton
> >
> > Wind Power Windsurfing & Kiting Center
> >
> > N 7351 Winnebago Dr. Fond du Lac, Wi 54935
> >
> > 920-922-2550
> >
> > www.WindPowerWindsu rfing.com
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: usa_prodigy@ <mailto:usa_ prodigy%40yahoog roups.com> yahoogroups. com
> > [mailto:usa_ prodigy@ <mailto:usa_ prodigy%40yahoog roups.com> yahoogroups.
com]
> > On
> > Behalf Of txbluenoser
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:49 PM
> > To: usa_prodigy@ <mailto:usa_ prodigy%40yahoog roups.com> yahoogroups. com
> > Subject: [usa_prodigy] Re: Mistral Prodigy Board Repairs
> >
> > Hey guys thanks. The ABS plastic skin really threw me for a loop. It looked
> > like the board was plastic. That definiatly makes life easier.
> >
> > A couple of more questions if you don't mind:
> >
> > What size fin screw do I need for the board. I've got the smaller fin but no
> > screw for it? Does the 90mm lever work? Every site seems to indicate that
> > those are for the 2005 and newer boards.
> >
> > The board came with both mast tracks. The adjustable mast track is almost
> > impossible to move? How hard should they be to move?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jake
> >
> > --- In usa_prodigy@ <mailto:usa_ prodigy%40yahoog roups.com> yahoogroups.
com,
> > "Kevin Gratton" <keving@> wrote:
> > >
> > > HI Jake,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > It's an epoxy and fiberglass with a epa foam core. Then the outside is
> > > wrapped with a thin sheet of (white) ABS plastic skin. You can use Marine
> > > Tex, or an epoxy repair. West System is good.
> > >
> > > It's common for those boards to get dings along the hard rails and they
> > are
> > > usually easy repairs as long as there is not a crack through the
> > fiberglass.
> > >
> > >
> > > I put clear packaging tape around damaged area to keep repair material off
> > > the board where it is not needed. (easier and faster cleanup, less
> > sanding.
> > >
> > > After I put repair material on, I put clear tape over it as well to keep
> > it
> > > in place. It helps form the repair to the contour of the board, especially
> > > on the rails. Again it saves on sanding and clean-up time.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Good Luck
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > P.s. the newer blue and white Prodigys do not have an ABS plastic skin but
> > > have an epoxy paint instead. Use the same repair materials and same white
> > > paint on both boards.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Kevin Gratton
> > >
> > > Wind Power Windsurfing & Kiting Center
> > >
> > > N 7351 Winnebago Dr. Fond du Lac, Wi 54935
> > >
> > > 920-922-2550
> > >
> > > www.WindPowerWindsu rfing.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _____
> > >
> > > From: usa_prodigy@ <mailto:usa_ prodigy%40yahoog roups.com> yahoogroups.
com
> > [mailto:usa_ prodigy@ <mailto:usa_ prodigy%40yahoog roups.com> yahoogroups.
com]
> > On
> > > Behalf Of txbluenoser
> > > Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 9:15 PM
> > > To: usa_prodigy@ <mailto:usa_ prodigy%40yahoog roups.com> yahoogroups. com
> > > Subject: [usa_prodigy] Mistral Prodigy Board Repairs
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hey all, I just bought a used Prodigy board. It's one of the older ones
> > with
> > > the red graphics on it. The board has some minor dings along the edges and
> > > in one spot the outer surface is cut down to the core. I was looking for
> > > information on how to repair the board or at least what the construction
> > is.
> > > Any help is greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Jake
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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