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Martin
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Joined: December 9, 2008 2:59 am
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Ok! I just did this on my Trailex trailer. I also did the leaf springs. Trailex trailers are nice but entirely custom to the manufacturer. They ma...

14 years ago
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Jeremy, I sail there regularly. I first started sailing there back in the mid 80's. It was much better then because there weren't so many damn jet...

15 years ago
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It really depends on what type of cat you have and where you live. I have a H16 and live near the Gulf. So, When it looks like something is going t...

15 years ago
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This has happened before. I don't remember back in 1979 when it happened off the coast of Mexico but it did. Almost by the letter the same accident ...

15 years ago
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Try this JD.

15 years ago
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B.O.A.T. Break Out Another Thousand 😆 When these cast meet a certain age and are still in good sailing condition they seem to settle in val...

15 years ago
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Bill, Do you know what year the P16 was built? The soft spots you are describing are repairable. There are several helpfull articles and posts on...

15 years ago
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I agree with Andrew. Just say no to Crocks. NO!!!

15 years ago
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I've used Duplicolor automotive self etching primer as a base on anodized aluminum and it creates an excellent bonding surface for the final spray coa...

15 years ago
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You like that Andrew! Pensacola looked a lot like that after Hurricane Ivan in '04. Mas Epoxies makes a non skid mold and repair kit. I haven't...

15 years ago
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Send a message anytime. I check the site periodically throughout the day. I did some gelcoat work yesterday. Had a nasty spot of marinetex from pre...

15 years ago
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Personally I would stick with the original coating. Gelcoat is not that difficult. I had several nicks and hair line cracks on one of hulls as well a...

15 years ago
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Give Karl a call at SLO Sails and Canvas. I'm sure he can make one that will fit your Hobie. I purchased one of their trampolines for my H16 last ye...

15 years ago
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Checkout www.sailrite.com. They have a pretty good selection of line and it's cheaper than West Marine and Murrays.

15 years ago
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Serious sailing and downwind racing I wouldn't. You would soon notice that the give in the line would slow you down. For casual fun sailing without ...

15 years ago
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Last spring I decided to clean up the boom for my H16. It had lots of scratches that came from the previous owner who stored it in the sail box with ...

15 years ago
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Last spring I decided to clean up the boom for my H16. It had lots of scratches that came from the previous owner who stored it in the sail box with ...

15 years ago
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Seriously. Anyone considering an aftermarket trampoline. Give SLO Sails and Canvas a call. Talk to Karl he'll do you right. One trick I read about...

15 years ago
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I've had it just over a year. It is very well made. Haven't had the first problem with it either. They use extra stitching to add strength. You'll...

15 years ago
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I think I paid about $280 for my H16 Tramp. I got it in about 10 days and it was perfect.

15 years ago
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I purchased a replacement trampoline for my H16 from SLO Sails and Canvas. OUTSTANDING trampline. They do excellent work and it's obvious when you o...

15 years ago
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Your Welcom Bill. From what I've read and heard from some of the marina guys it would seem better off to have it done by someone who owns the proper ...

15 years ago
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I did a minor bottom job and ding repairs last spring. It's not impossible to do. I didn't have any glass work to do fortunately just gelocat. I ...

15 years ago
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Kenny's right on. I made several repairs including building up the bottom gel last summer. My H16 is an 83 and although it looked nice and white it ...

15 years ago
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Great photos and work dan. It's nice to see someone who isn't intimidated by fiberglass work. I tried several application tips for gelcoat and ended...

15 years ago
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I hope the weather cooperates with you Steve. I live down there and haven't launched at Big Lagoon in over a decade. Oh yeah! It's AFRICA hot dow...

16 years ago
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