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leeboweffect
@leeboweffect
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Joined: April 22, 2015 3:38 am
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In my experience with the H16 I usually found and cured leaks that were around the pylons from small cracks to no sealant. If you don't have sealant a...

8 years ago
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I just bought a two pack "kit" of them from these folks as when I tried to purchase from Murrays they were out. Stock in the field is all that's left ...

8 years ago
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Andinista wrote:br /> Here you can see my system. I don't adjust it often, less than once per day for sure. Nice video and the jib control system is ...

8 years ago
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Andinista wrote: An idea: close your jib angle a bit in order to point higher, you can add a line from side to side, with two or three attachment poin...

8 years ago
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ctcataman wrote: The name of the post is awesome. Well, at first I thought it was about something Polish 😆

8 years ago
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I think they need more alcohol :prost:

8 years ago
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Andinista wrote: Just starting the season at Lago Rapel in Chile I'm very jealous, but on the other hand I sort of like a few months off for the holi...

8 years ago
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Edchris177 wrote: Don't bother, you will just mess up the trim, & gain almost nothing. Not planning to fiddle with the sail plan in any way. +1 tamer...

8 years ago
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nohuhu wrote: That boat fit's you like a glove. And the Gimble is working great. How's it set up now? I truly do like the 5.0. The hull design (f...

8 years ago
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MN3 wrote: he did 2 things right let go of the tiller (expensive yet fragile part to replace) held on to the sheet - NEVER let go +1

8 years ago
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Mmmmmmm, looking at the 450 rudder I wonder if it would fit the 5.0/5.7? Anyone?

8 years ago
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randii wrote: Other miscellaneous observations: - Drilled battens instead of batten caps, had to dust off my knot memory from my old Spirit cat. Here...

8 years ago
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Nice vid, but is appears as though you need to take the . out of the link between youtu and be. The link does not work as is. I think this is the cor...

8 years ago
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dmgbear55 wrote: Sailing under control, showing off your boat and your ability to sustain flight for long, long periods of time is sort of an aphrodis...

8 years ago
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Edchris177 wrote: You are sailing a Nacra 5.0, no? This is not a pussy, girly boat. they are quite robust, maybe not as as tough as a H16, but we do n...

8 years ago
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MN3 wrote: your perfect sailing and high hull flying is getting boring need to see a flip or pitchpole .... maybe a crew peter-pan would be fun to w...

8 years ago
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Andinista wrote: Near Concepcion I often sail at a beach called Dichato that is perfect for sailing, big enough bay open to wind but no waves (if you ...

8 years ago
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nohuhu wrote: andinista, are you saying that the go pro locking screws stay tight in this modification? They will not shake loose? I suggest the use ...

8 years ago
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Andinista wrote: it's still winter here in Chile Well, winter is coming here in NC, but we're usually pretty comfy up through the first week of Novem...

8 years ago
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Andinista wrote: I'll try below now. Great! I look forward to seeing some footage from your boat!

8 years ago
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andinista wrote: I'm making my own mount, what do you think? Looks good and that's the simple principle just a free swinging pendulum. As you can se...

8 years ago
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andinista wrote: do you have a picture to share? Go to this post and page down for the details.

8 years ago
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Andinista wrote: How do you keep the camera vertical? Very nice Thanks Andinista. The camera hangs below a simple pivot mount like a pendulum.

8 years ago
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Edchris177 wrote: Nice looking 5.0 Thanks Ed. Also thanks for the tip on bracing with the center mainsheet casting.

8 years ago
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catmodding wrote: Nice vid! Thanks! catmodding wrote: Whats the purchase on the mainsheet? Nautos 6:1

8 years ago
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klozhald wrote: Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. MN3 wrote: why no trap? Oak Hollow Lake is a relatively small man made lake not...

8 years ago
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