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bill harris
bill harris
@coastrat
Master Chief
Joined: July 16, 2009 2:20 pm
Topics: 27 / Replies: 1244
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Sounds like global warming (excuse me, climate change) hasn't taken hold in Mississippi yet! i'm not complaining about a cool summer for sure but I w...

12 years ago
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i'm trying to get e few more trips in bt it is unseasonably cool for south Mississippi...go figure, it was a cool summer... here is a little project I...

12 years ago
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I love it! makes the boat 1000x more fun... I used to only get my kicks when it was blowin' but now this makes all those 10-12kt days that much more...

12 years ago
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ok, took the boat out the Friday before ts Karen...WOW!!! new,modern, sails are WAY more powerful than I thought! now I will be able to fly a hull in...

12 years ago
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beef up the keels while you can no matter paint/gelcoat. check out this album, I did the same stuff. either way you go paint or buff and/or gelcoat...

12 years ago
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I want to give big ups to sunrise tramps and whirlwind sails... the sunrise tramp is damn well made...better than any other tramp I have seen. sure i...

12 years ago
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oh, a little warning about toes and line...if your sailing in some winds, always keep your toes covered up with shoes, not sandals! because sometimes...

12 years ago
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new sails battens tied in...check new sunrise tramp installed...check total boat inspection/service...check tropical storm moving in for Saturday...ch...

12 years ago
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Besides rooting for the home team, this and the whole "standardized Americas Cup multihull boat" was the reason I was hoping for an Oracle win. Give t...

12 years ago
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around 1800 bucks for sails, battens, sail bag, telltales..i bought a new sunrise tramp also. I know, 2200 bucks on a 500$ boat? I love the blueribb...

12 years ago
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Those are really nice but might make it hard to hold onto your beer. i'm ready for the challenge! the old sails are 35 yrs old...they are still in g...

12 years ago
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Nice, you are going to be easy to spot! in the back of my mind i'm always thinking what will make me more visible from a helicopter or ship if I find...

12 years ago
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that was one for the ages! can't wait for the next cup, can only imagine what improvements will be coming...friggin' space ships!

12 years ago
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talk about compelling tv! I have learned more about racing watching this coverage, the graphics and multiple camera angles have been a pleasant surpr...

12 years ago
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Mine has all newer hardware, lines, rigging, sails, ect. A previous owner was an active racer and kept it in top shape that's what i'm talking about....

12 years ago
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the p16 will slow down the higher you fly the hull...its fastest when the windward hull is just out of the water. we clocked mine one day when we wer...

12 years ago
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the marine forecast and the noaa buoy site are my first read every day...constantly looking for those gems. it was stellar! it was the first sailing...

12 years ago
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well that was totally badazz! oh goodie, the winds are here...if i'm not answering the phone, i'm on the boat...leave a message and i'll listen to it...

12 years ago
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stealing away tomorrow for ship island...good east wind all day...tell everybody that Thursday would be better for you! winds are starting to build.....

12 years ago
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good family fun! your dad rocks!

12 years ago
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Mr. Captain Coastrat, looks like you need to replace those rudder lines, I've got some spare line ifin you needs it. Over that's an old pic...lines h...

12 years ago
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I keep my boat tilted back with the ports and plugs open. I sail in salt water so every time I come home I rinse the boat down and rinse the inside o...

12 years ago
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if you have an impact driver the heads will snap off. I replace mine with new aluminum ones and they fused the next season so I made a set from stain...

12 years ago
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congrads on the boat! your gonna love it..so easy to deal with, the wife won't be put off by it. the best thing to do with the old prindles is to ba...

12 years ago
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well, it was all that...not big winds but steady and built. reached to and fro leaving out of the bay and returning by the lighthouse/channel. horn ...

12 years ago
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WHOOOT...WHOOT... Friday, Friday...gonna be nice, the coolest august I can remember. some wind with building afternoon out of the west. might be th...

12 years ago
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ohh...ohh.... and a reminder...when you lube the travelor, BE CAREFUL! the crossbar can be slippery! stepping the mast or leaning on it . don't ask...

12 years ago
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oh yeah, a smaller diameter line for the travelor helps too...you can tie it to the end of the main sheet if you like

12 years ago
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