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TopSpin80
TopSpin80
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Joined: July 4, 2004 5:05 am
Topics: 3 / Replies: 23
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I am not a hardcore racer, but have had a few boats, and used to spend every off work moment at the beach. I currently have an F16, but I wish I had ...

5 years ago
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I haven't used it but YoNav was developed by a friend and is built for sailing.

8 years ago
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I got a Pro-Tools MB-105HD bender to build new rudder casings for my F16, hope to be ready to test the prototypes this summer.... not to clean the gar...

10 years ago
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br /> it's the last photo on the second page of day 2, you have to click on it to see it and click again to make it larger.

11 years ago
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I posted a few pictures and a really cool panoramic of the boats on ship island. A photographer friend is going to work on it soon to get it stitched...

11 years ago
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There are 2 of us from Texas coming over on Thursday Afternoon. Is it ok to rig up the boats and leave them for a couple of days before the regatta? ...

11 years ago
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Broke 2 carbon F16 rudders on the same Saturday Jeff got a hole in his boat. Weekend before that broke a carbon rudder casting and the jib traveler t...

11 years ago
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Check out Texas City Dike Yacht Club TCDYC.com, come down and sail with us. There is usually a large group every first Saturday of the month and we a...

11 years ago
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Winches, both crank and electric are very slow... we find that a 2:1 or 3:1 block system works much better and speed can be controlled. I'll get a ph...

11 years ago
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We may have a group doing a few of the OSYC regattas next year. I have been excited and planning on going the last few years and wasn't able to go. ...

11 years ago
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Mac, I use the stainless pins in the transom and plastic small bolts for the pivot pins. The pivot pin is so small and much easier to break. To me t...

11 years ago
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I have large avibank pins in mine... No photos as I am out of town, but just think large pins like this: br /> 4 of them that large are going to get ...

11 years ago
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Well, since no one has written yet, I'll give my limited experience with both. I have a Worrell, I have had spine surgery on my lower back and sail al...

12 years ago
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The first Saturday of the month is the time to catch a ride. There are always boats at the Dike, but that is when the crowds show up. my video from...

13 years ago
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You took us by a few seconds right there at the finish. I'm going to get the rig balanced correctly, right now I can't hold the weather helm. Good j...

13 years ago
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My boat is still apart with a few more days of glass and paint work to go, and I am now headed to China on business for a while. I really aimed for t...

13 years ago
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You could always do something like this

13 years ago
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I wish my boat was finished, I still have A LOT of sanding/painting etc. to do!

13 years ago
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I just donated a P16, some parts, and an extra trailer to a Sea Scout Troop/Venture Crew in Baytown as a parts boat for their P16. They might be inte...

13 years ago
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The best trailer mod I have made so far is a 26 gallon fresh water wash down tank with about 30 foot of water hose, and a pump. I'll get a picture AS...

13 years ago
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I carry a leatherman skeletool... they were just onsale for 1/2 off at west marine on black Friday and I almost bought a spare Ernie

13 years ago
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I use the vibrams, but the kso's, I don't think they would keep feet warm, maybe the neoprene ones would a little. Ernie

13 years ago
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Yeah, he was over there a bit. (around 6:20 min in the video) But the outside temp was 44 when we hit the water and it was too cold. Supercats are ...

14 years ago
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