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Joined: November 17, 2013 2:31 pm
Topics: 3 / Replies: 56
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Bob's a local cat sailing legend. Gettin near 70 now or maybe over haha, but still out there battling and occasionally pitchpoling having a great tim...

5 years ago
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I installed these on my Prindle 19. They’ve been working with no leaks. I placed the hinge towards the back thinking I’d have easier access while on ...

6 years ago
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Plastic vs metal The original on my P19 is still gong strong. Virtually no wear.

7 years ago
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Solo windy choppy max boat speed 18.6knots

7 years ago
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Go herebr /> Do not view on mobile device or you will not see the entire worksheet. View on computer. Compare the luff lengths to see which boats matc...

7 years ago
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7 years ago
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Take a look at the SCHRS ratings page. You can check out jib area and luff length of other cats.

7 years ago
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I use my wife's blow dryer on low loosely gorilla taped to the drain plug hole (not completely covered). Unscrew the inspection port cap so its loose...

7 years ago
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The P19 ticks off the list as JohnES posted. I owned a P18 for about 18 months but wanted something higher performing and moved to the P19 which I've...

7 years ago
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dyneema works well

7 years ago
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It looks like the delrin spacer is larger diameter than needed forcing the line closer to the edge of the plate. Putting a heavy radius in each corne...

7 years ago
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The 20 second video says it all. Keep the 460!! Can you head straight for the ramp and round up the last 15-20 feet, jumping off the lee hull with y...

7 years ago
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Is it possible to redrill a new hole forward of the broken one. Another option is to add a stainless steel doubler fastened and glued to the casting.

7 years ago
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I've made similar holes on my Prindle for a righting bar attachment point. My guess is the bending loads in the crossbar are greatly reduced by the do...

7 years ago
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Gorilla glue will expand with moisture and help lock the ball tight to the threads. Just make sure both surfaces are wet before applying. i use it ...

9 years ago
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Great to see the lake has water!! See you at Tri-Point

9 years ago
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I love sailing my P19 in rough conditions. It weights only 10 more pounds than the P18 and its hulls are much better at wave piercing. Choppy conditi...

9 years ago
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Ventura Marina has a nice sandy beach area where you can setup for the day near the harbor entrance for quick access to the open ocean. It's a five m...

9 years ago
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Bring your Wave up to Ventura sometime.

9 years ago
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9 years ago
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I'm out in Ventura most Saturdays as is Bob and his Dart.

10 years ago
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Ha ,I'm a night owl and had to be at work by 6:30. Winds look good after 12 but I'll leave sooner if pos. Three boats total, bob solo. Plan on a 2 1/2...

10 years ago
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Did final checks today. Motor mount and motor work well. New/old Dacron sail with H16 battens worked well. Centerboard box leaks have been mostly e...

10 years ago
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Yep, I'm taking the P19. Should we bring something to slide the hulls above the high tide line? Bill Matson is still making crossings to the local C...

10 years ago
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I just bought a used 2hp motor for the trip...now for the mount. Precious few weekends left to prep the boat and trailer, working way too much these ...

10 years ago
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I just booked our second site. I believe we have three boats going and Dartman a maybe.

10 years ago
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I've owned and destroyed two Go Pros by careless handling in wet environments. In the second incident, I used the open back to allow sound to get thr...

10 years ago
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I'm in, but debating bringing a motor. If it's dead like last time, I'll probably turn back and save myself from another 12 hour crossing. I plan on...

10 years ago
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I made one by riveting two SS right angle tangs behind the dolphin striker as emmettv suggests. The pole was an 1/8" wall 1" square aluminum tube 606...

10 years ago
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Great hope to be there

10 years ago
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