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kevin horecky
kevin horecky
@Kevin219
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Joined: August 10, 2010 7:42 am
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That’s a pretty good sail, in what, six days? - Yes 2600 miles is a lot of water. I suppose if you had the time though...

6 years ago
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pbegle wrote: Have those two Harken cleat set screws, Kevin. Send me your address. Pete PM sent. no need to go through any trouble though.

6 years ago
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just curious - why? what extra challenges did this create? Historically the lake fluctuates 6ft. Right now its near its peak. 2012 it was near its re...

6 years ago
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jalex wrote: Glad to hear of the welcoming locals. I didn't really have such luck in the Keys. Maybe I'll trailer up to the Great Lakes next time You...

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I had thought about that. It would certainly be stronger. I was worried about compensating for mast bend, tightening it enough that it would take weig...

6 years ago
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looks good except that hook I actually crimped that hook. so its captive around the cable. Just need to loosen turnbuckle all the way to remove. I th...

6 years ago
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Well it isn't elegant, but it should help. Plus I didn't have to drill any holes in the boat which I like. 1/8" stainless cable jacketed. With extra ...

6 years ago
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I've seen the pictures! good luck! keep us posted with pictures. Nothing insightful to add beyond that. My biggest question would be wheres the mast?

6 years ago
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I admire your optimism! Don't let the naysayers talk you out of it. However, Your picture's links wont work for me so I'm not sure what you're working...

6 years ago
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Every time SuperCat comes up they say there's a big following. Does no one know the hull construction type?

6 years ago
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Your wings look stout! I like the hiking strap. That's a good thought on wallowing out the crossbeam. Ill try and come up with something. As for the c...

6 years ago
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Sorry for the confusion and thanks for the help in advance. The break is at 'A'. and im looking to add a tube from 'B' to my brothers big toe on that ...

6 years ago
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I don’t have a picture of the failure. Plus what’s done is done. The fabricator already has the wing. Question is will adding another support from the...

6 years ago
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I never considered what those pulleys on my 6.0 foil were for. Thank you. I just use that cleat on the cross bar for the furling line. Do you think th...

6 years ago
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Looks like a fun route. Maybe next year!

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No parts, no support, old boats, 35k budget for new boat. Only one of those stopping people from signing up for worrell 1000. Else, I think the Hobie ...

6 years ago
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I wish they would have kept sailing north I was enjoying tracking their progress through each stage. I would love to partake in something like this bu...

6 years ago
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I saw the onboard footage of team Australia posted today or yesterday. I thought the F20 FCS was a foiling boat?

6 years ago
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That's some pretty good advice. Just get out there and sail it until it breaks. I like that. How far does your main get? See picture. Almost all t...

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Years ago in the early 2000s I used to work at a scout camp for a summer as a counselor, and the lakefront area had a small selection of boats you co...

6 years ago
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Right so with hooked main, apply T to main sail and T is applied to mast. With 1:1 Halyard T is applied to mainsail and 2T is applied to mast. In your...

6 years ago
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MN3: I didn't think of the additional 2:1 on the downhaul with the reefed main. That's a good point. I'm not sure I fully understand the effects othe...

6 years ago
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I too am considering a new main for my '99 Nacra 6.0 NA so let me know what kind of pricing you come across. My brother has emailed a few manufacturer...

6 years ago
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I too am considering a new main for my '99 Nacra 6.0 NA so let me know what kind of pricing you come across. My brother has emailed a few manufacturer...

6 years ago
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What are you asking exactly?

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