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emmettv
@emmettv
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Joined: June 29, 2012 11:09 pm
Topics: 16 / Replies: 45
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Does Smyth sails still exist for beachcat sails ? No contact info on the web

2 years ago
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Very nice !! Performance must have stepped up a bit ..

2 years ago
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Some mentions here with new Glaser sails on P18 & 19 . They definitely have a reputation of making great sails .Are they worth the higher cost on our ...

2 years ago
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ok, so only sales tax and no extra duty fees ?

2 years ago
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Revintage , just took time to check out ur diagram and realize how interesting it is . No need for the box housing. Very smart and simple setup . Will...

3 years ago
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I am using a homemade dolly equivalent to beach wheels with extending pull bar w/ball coupler . The boat sits within 50 ft of ramp . I can actually ro...

3 years ago
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I was thinking of same type of DIY , but I am not into welding and could not come up with a proper housing to install everything together . I actually...

3 years ago
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One more question to end off on this ..I am reading that the sail should reduce by 12% for each reef . I was thinking of going down from P19 sq top ma...

4 years ago
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great info .. on your primary mainsail , do you attach the downhaul and rear of boom to the reefing point holes ?

4 years ago
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Hi Bill , My traveler is attached to the crossbeam . It looks original to the boat, but being this old there could always be modifications. Dssaak, ...

5 years ago
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Hi Bill , My traveler is attached to the crossbeam . It looks original to the boat, but being this old there could always be modifications. Dssaak, ...

5 years ago
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Lots of great knowledge,here . Thank you all ,will go out today to experiment .

5 years ago
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How can you tell visually if sail is Fuller or Flatter ? I usually sail with combined crew weight of 380 and believe I should be looking at a fuller c...

5 years ago
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This does make sense ,now.Thank you for experience . Might take the old sail out again . I have a Glaser jib that I had a great deal on and can see th...

5 years ago
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Any new feedback on using C.S. Johnson Quick Release Levers on ball masted cats? Have issues right Prindle 19 if sailing with lighter partners . Wonde...

6 years ago
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I also had issues with tacking my P19 in high winds. Could never make the turn and always got caught in irons. I had always release the jib as I start...

7 years ago
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For the delimitation of centreboards , the west system epoxy is your best friend . I've blew mine wide open hitting rocks in the shallows . Sand them ...

7 years ago
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I've used both Interlux Brightside and the 2 part Perfection . They both applied easily with the roll and tip method. Brightside looked great but chi...

7 years ago
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My question is more on the comparison of the two. Is Epifane results as good as Perfection ? Epifane seams to be the only 2 part now available in Cana...

7 years ago
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I say we all go down to Nicevile , take that trailer(good or bad) down to the beach and light her up bomb-fire . Roast some dogs off it ..down some be...

7 years ago
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Hi Bob , Why do simple idea always complicate quickly .. 🙂 you lost me on the tiller extension to bring crossbar more forward . Do the extended g...

7 years ago
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Hullflyer , I sent you a Private message to continue this .. txs !

7 years ago
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