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John Schwartz
John Schwartz
@JohnES
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Joined: September 1, 2002 7:00 am
Topics: 62 / Replies: 735
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Acetone... Buckets and buckets of acetone will get the job done

9 years ago
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I was watching a guy Santana 25 a while back with badly oxidized hulls.... they use Comet cleanser to clean them... I will say they looked pretty dam...

9 years ago
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Tnell.... thanks If I May and this is an “Op Ed Piece” so please don't take offense and please flame on if you wish... Recently I have been helping...

9 years ago
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arch wrote: story time: (yawn...) one of my previous nacras was flipped into the lake in a freak storm at 2am (not a Foremost had to pass the baton a...

9 years ago
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MN3 wrote: This means basically if you have a partial loss to the boat you will get brand new less deductible with no depreciation. So mast, sails or ...

9 years ago
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I pay about $90.00 per year... Keep in mind; when towing your boat it is covered by your auto policy, when stored your homeowners kicks in, when on ...

9 years ago
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Put the 18 mast on the 16 and and find a used set of 18 sails..... we did this once... it rocks.... you can still use your 16 sail if it is too rad...

9 years ago
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RE: RV camping.... keep in mind the Harbor Patrol has allowed/tolerated this so long as there are no complaints.... Someone may want to ping PBYC t...

9 years ago
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No sense on ranting about either of these as they are not specialized for our discipline of sailing... Over the years they have developed inventory m...

9 years ago
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samc99us wrote: Glaser are good, very good, but one of the most expensive options at present, with the euro and pound down. You're still under $5K...

9 years ago
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The Prindle 18, 18-2, and 19 have a wishbone that attaches to the mast and rigs into the boom.. here is a pic of the rigging I think the Hobie 17 &...

9 years ago
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If you don't mind me asking, with all the excellent sail makers like Glaser, Schurr, EP, etc... that have that have built sails for the 20... why did...

9 years ago
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lakewateree wrote: I've redone 2 20's amd have had to replace the bow tangs in each of them. It's a pretty good job, but not impossible. Here's a thr...

9 years ago
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sglasser wrote: Run, don't walk away from this boat. Best advice yet! This pics you have show a lot of refab work to be done.. this would be a g...

9 years ago
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pknapp66 wrote: Thank you. That is what I needed and tons more. Glad to help....

9 years ago
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George1067 wrote:br /> Skippers meeting in 9 AM white shape 10 AM This is a fun race.... I did it in 1994 or was it 95.... I think it was 1995... ...

9 years ago
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9 years ago
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Depends on how fast you want to get rid of it... Here are a few reference points for you br /> br />

9 years ago
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Hey John.... A quick Google search turned up Hatchway's Sail and Rigging Shop... I am sure if you bring them the ones you have the could make you a ...

9 years ago
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Duh!!! Found it right on their site CM (mainsail) = 15.81 this includes.. Area of Main Sail + Mast + Boom CJ (jib) = 4.38

9 years ago
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lakeemma wrote: I am now 85 years old and looking for something a little less demanding. Wow... I mean wow..... only one word comes to mind... inspi...

9 years ago
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jalex wrote: What was the biggest change? I would guess from the P18 to the P18-2? More so going to the NACRA 5.8 Norte - Merica rig... the boom-les...

9 years ago
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****UPDATE**** Had the Prindle out yesterday.... redid the mast rake down to 16" aft from 20" and the problem is solved... just a slight pull on ...

9 years ago
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csmonte wrote: Hull strength. While no boat should probably be dragged or lol Sailed into the beach, I feel MUCH better doing it on a banana 16. I g...

9 years ago
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Don't know much about the Hobie brand, but I must congratulate on you bringing new life to an old boat... With some of the new rides costing as much ...

9 years ago
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Oh! Completely forgot about this... Weather Underground.... lot of local weather stations reporting...

9 years ago
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