1. On the early 5.2's, how do the daggerboards get tensioned to stay up?
Congratulations on your new boat! Have you got a copy of the factory assembly manual? If not, you can download or view all the pages online here.
http://www.thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=pictures&g2_itemId=35217 Another 5.2 owner went through your same ordeal and was kind enough to help future owners by taking pictures of the details. Here's a link to the 5.2 rigging pictures.
http://www.thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=pictures&g2_itemId=35563 Attached is a pic showing the dagger support system.
