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waiex191
@waiex191
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Joined: October 7, 2020 12:51 pm
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One of the forum members suggested this source:

1 year ago
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I find we tend to ingest enough fluids when we crash to keep us going. It's a fresh water solution only, of course.

2 years ago
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3 years ago
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timscottyoung wrote: Do either of you know the Aluminum Alloy of the wings. Guessing the plate/tab alloy needs to match my wings. Thanks, Tim I'd ...

3 years ago
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Also if you are only doing 3/16" rivets, you can use the pneumatic riveter: $50 and you need an air compressor. It has a hard time with 1/4" rive...

3 years ago
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Here you go, only $20. I've got one I bought to set 1/4" rivets. It does the common 3/16" stainless rivets we use with ease.Edited by waiex191 on J...

3 years ago
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Naptha works well on adhesive residue. I'd check to make sure it does nothing bad to your hulls though.

3 years ago
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Definitely not an H16 for your mission.

3 years ago
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I've been talking with Tom Haberman. The guy who used to own this was friends/neighbors with Bill Roberts. It appears there are ARC-17 mods done to ...

3 years ago
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SC19 wrote: Yeah, that's raked way back and I see the shroud extenders are hanging. Is that a gin pole or spin sprit? No gin pole, so I'm not sure. ...

3 years ago
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We stepped the mast for the first time today. My new bridles were not quite right. I think it's possible I didn't explain my rig well enough to Tom ...

3 years ago
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mitoa wrote: When the 77 died a spectacular death, would you say it was in decent shape? I have a 16 with some soft spots and I live in fear of this, ...

3 years ago
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I keep my boats in a hangar. No critters.

3 years ago
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Ok guys, this project is done for the moment. I find that sitting in the hangar with the mast down, I can't get the lines to cleat in. Is that becau...

3 years ago
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My kid designed a fixed bullseye and cam cleat mount for me. Here is the first one on his little CNC router that he built. Fit check - looks good. ...

3 years ago
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Here is the port swivel cam cleat for the jib sheet: And the starboard side: For those who want to try this at home, the center of the swivel moun...

3 years ago
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Chuck, I'm glad you told me about the Omega machine with the 2" inches of space. Hard to jam that sail in, would have sucked on a smaller machine. ...

3 years ago
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I liked the human outline idea but I got lazy. Here is my jib:

3 years ago
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What catamaran are you shopping for? Maybe instead of a professional tilt trailer fabricate something up that just tilts for the yard.

3 years ago
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Both. Unfortunately this is the perfect time to put a window in, but not to sail it. So I may not get it perfect.

3 years ago
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My son and I both weigh about 200 lbs, and I feel that is too much for our H16. Looking forward to sailing our Supercat 17.

3 years ago
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I marked the backing paper and cut from the backing using an Olfa knife. I agree with Tom, no need to train. It will stick.

3 years ago
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I'm pretty sure mine was similar and it stuck really well. Don't use scissors, that leads to disaster. A sharp knife is best. I wrapped my tramp be...

3 years ago
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I bought mine direct www.hydroturf.com Awesome stuff!

3 years ago
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