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texastuma
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Joined: November 22, 2012 1:10 am
Last seen: February 19, 2025 5:50 pm
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cameronb wrote: In a word......these are great! I have on for my Marstrom Tornado. CameronEdited by cameronb on Mar 14, 2022 - 12:07 PM. I just re...

3 years ago
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tominpa wrote: Well, the hull is all sealed and it looks good today. Go sailing when the weather and inclination aligns. I would let it go and see wh...

3 years ago
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revintage wrote: Call it whatever you like, full buoyancy at total immersion or total displacement ;-). Anyway, as Woods has given a good approximatio...

3 years ago
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spstack13 wrote: What is the average time to rig a 5.2 ? thanks The fastest I've taken my 18-2 from trailer to sailing is 20 minutes. I leave all rig...

3 years ago
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We have acquired Westwood Wealth Management as a title sponsor. We are very excited to be partnered with this firm. Regatta website:

3 years ago
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revintage wrote: But I like your idea of just using the other cam cleat for the main downhaul giving me a 6:1 Will cost nothing more then a few pop r...

3 years ago
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MN3 wrote: some can be restitched but think about this if you fall through your tramp while stepping or unstepping your mast, try not to break both an...

3 years ago
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From personal experience, I would pull the striker off completely and replace all the bolts. I had a boat fold up because of sheared bolts on a dolphi...

3 years ago
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jgregs wrote: I appreciate all the advice. I checked everything mentioned and then some and have glued the panel down as of this afternoon. Fingers cr...

3 years ago
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jgregs wrote: Hey All, I have been reviving a 1997 Mystere 6.0 and the trampoline is pretty worn out. Any tips for how to bring it back to life or, ...

3 years ago
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jgregs wrote: Hey Everyone, I have been restoring a Mystere 6.0 br /> I have have the hull lids, I have sanded down all contact areas and before I ...

3 years ago
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I like the exploding rivet. When I had my 5.8, I had similar issue. I ended up just using stainless rivets, but I had flipped the boat over and dabbed...

3 years ago
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I would suggest 8'. That will allow you to slide forward a bit while on the trap. I have added length to all of mine because I trap insanely forward.

3 years ago
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martin_langhoff wrote: Snapped a new-ish Nacra 15 spinnaker pole in 2. This was an on-land accident, not sailing, result is a pretty clean "cut" right...

3 years ago
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leeboweffect wrote: It's winter in North Carolina and that's when I try to order sails so as to help fill in the sailmaker's "slow" season. I've been ...

3 years ago
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carbonc wrote: Thanks for getting it sorted Scott. Works like a charm! Dang modern technology....

3 years ago
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marytillett1954 wrote: Hopefully I will be able to make it. I've registered, although I'm from another state. My buddy almost definitely will be there...

3 years ago
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Thank you very much.. As we get closer, I'll ping you. Mainly, bring friends...

3 years ago
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carbonc wrote: It appears you copied the link just fine Scott. I get the same error when visiting the calendar from the link on the TCDYC page as well...

3 years ago
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waiex191 wrote: Oh, come now. A bit of ice & snow should not mean putting your Cat away for 4 months. An undocumented bonus is how easy it will be to...

3 years ago
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I've obviously screwed up the link. So much for copy and paste. Here is TCDYC website with calendar on front page:

3 years ago
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Typically you will not get chafe with grommets, unless they are done poorly; where there is an edge from the press. I would recommend checking each gr...

3 years ago
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For my 5.8, I had added a long pocket forward. it looked like a batten pocket, but I had it sewn on the bottom side and velcro on the other 3. The fir...

3 years ago
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Will do Chuck... Make sure you are ready for Mid-winters February 26-27 at SSC. I have some tramp repair to do and reconfigure my rudder system.

3 years ago
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I hear ya... I have a bruised rotator from about 8 years ago doing RC and just pushed a boat off the committee boat. I have upgraded my mainsheet on F...

3 years ago
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