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Joined: November 17, 2013 2:31 pm
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Thanks for the invite Tim. I could be working Saturdays and even Sundays by that time. I probably won't know till the week of the event. Too Bad

10 years ago
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Thanks Jerome, I'm now a member of the OSYC and just need to get checked out before I hit the water. Only an hours drive from Slidell. Thanks for ...

10 years ago
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Looks clean and newer. Buy $2500 More money, but well worth it. You can always find what you want at the right price if you're willing to wait and se...

10 years ago
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Wow So many things to consider for this event. I'd stay away from a peddle prop solution. Propeller propulsion requires so many critical considerat...

10 years ago
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I seem to remember my P16 having those and your reasoning makes a lot of sense since the plugs could easily pop out with a little positive pressure.

10 years ago
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10 years ago
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I'll be down that way on Saturday if you'd like assistance checking the boat out. Has to be no later than 10:30. It looks like a winner. It would be ...

10 years ago
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I've owned a P16, P18 and now a P19. The P16 is going to be a dog at over 400 lbs and with family on board an 18 will give you much more room. If so...

10 years ago
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The one I use most and have had the longest is Motion X GPS. It does no good for Android users, but since we're on the subject... It has many nice f...

10 years ago
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I have used a 1.5 hp two stroke and a 5 hp four stroke on my P19. The standard prop pitch on the 1.5 was too aggressive and mostly just stirred the w...

10 years ago
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Maybe. I have a P19 in mast up storage 200 yds from the ramp at Ventura Marina. If you are proficient sailors you can use it no charge. email me l...

10 years ago
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Took the P19 out of Ventura solo Saturday and flipped. Just having too much fun taking chances and paid the price. At least the waters still warm. ...

10 years ago
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Keep the jib on. As Timinaustin mentioned, tacking will become difficult and for someone new to catamarans, you don't need the added frustration. I'...

10 years ago
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17 knots solo on my P19 with a 14.9 knot average over a one minute interval two months ago.

10 years ago
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Thanks, Just a flashlight but we'll have red and green too

11 years ago
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Yes leave together and then see what happens sound ok. I don't have experience sailing in groups so what's the standard practice, if any. What about...

11 years ago
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This was sent out as email today: Hi all, There’s a lot to consider for this trip and pros and cons to everything. • Based on wind consistency a...

11 years ago
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Too bad, I was just there yesterday!

11 years ago
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I'm prepared to go full rustic if need be. I'll just load the backpack like any weekend trip in the Sierras. The photo at Goat Harbor may be from a ...

11 years ago
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Anyone been to Parson's Landing or anywhere other than Avalon and Two Harbors?

11 years ago
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Based on historical wind data and discussing with some of us going, it's looking like Catalina is the best choice. If anyone would prefer Santa Cruz ...

11 years ago
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I've been in contact with Bill. He suggests Catalina as the better choice this time of year and is emailing me a take with list. I checked historica...

11 years ago
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Marek, Leaving from Ventura Marina is closer and a better angle for the prevailing westerly winds. It's looking like Nov 22-23 or 22-24 for those st...

11 years ago
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Dartman, his crew and myself are for Santa Cruz. Dartman (Bob) has commitments till the 15th. We are also thinking two nights and three days, but of...

11 years ago
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Heading out with Dartman to Tow Harbors this weekend, but the following weekend for sure

11 years ago
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Does anyone have an island preference? I'll do either, but have been wanting to go to Santa Cruz for a while. 15-16 or 19-20 works for me Marek- I...

11 years ago
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I want in. I'm busy the weekend of Nov 1st but open after that. Duane, I too live in Simi Valley and keep my P19 at Ventura Marina. I try to go ou...

11 years ago
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Buy it! You now have an idea of the issues thanks to the great advice here. I sail a P19 out of Ventura and it really does start to takeoff around...

11 years ago
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