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Walt wrote:
I've done some big boat racing, and the process of tweak something - look at the gps, tweak it again, look at the gps is somehow unsatisfying... It's also why the hotshot dinghy racers usually clean everyone's clock in the big boats. The new Laser vang is 15 to 1. More and more classes are understanding the value of a powerful vang. Of course, all that force can break the gooseneck if you forget to ease it when you bear off... IMHO most of that purchase is wasted on bending the boom, it's real benefit is that you can set the vang tension without wrestling for it and you get a very fine adjustment increments. The top boats come roaring down the starting line planing on a port tack with 40 seconds to go before the start, find themselves a gap, roll tack the boat to a dead stop inches to leeward of the next boat, and then foot off into the gap to accelerate into the front row. It's quite the sight. Heh heh the starting line is too long, or there are too many people in the class settling for a second-row start. In Laser & Lightning & J-24 & intercollegiate starts, the line length is the total beam of all boats in the start - 1. It's better when the guys who think they're hot stuff are fighting for the favored end, then you can get a good open slot 1/3 of the way down the line. Although I hate giving up completely on the favored end, once in a blue moon you can pull off one of those 'win-the-whole-race-in-the-first-5-seconds' starts that are so memorable. The good teams are really "one" with the boat. It's like they're wearing it, rather than riding in it. Yep. Plus it's really really fun. All it costs is time in the boat plus some deliberate testing of limits. DSK |
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DSK wrote:
Walt wrote: The new Laser vang is 15 to 1. More and more classes are understanding the value of a powerful vang. Of course, all that force can break the gooseneck if you forget to ease it when you bear off... IMHO most of that purchase is wasted on bending the boom, it's real benefit is that you can set the vang tension without wrestling for it and you get a very fine adjustment increments. It depends on the boom. Yes, the Laser boom bends at higher forces. So does mine, but I've got an older Proctor boom. The newer SuperSpar booms don't bend nearly as much. The mast on the other hand...but that's the point, isn't it? But what you say is mostly correct. Ease of adjustment and fine tuning is a bigger part than sheer gorrilla-osity. Especially with the halyard tension, which I have not found to improve things with increased tension after a certain point. The top boats come roaring down the starting line planing on a port tack with 40 seconds to go before the start, find themselves a gap, roll tack the boat to a dead stop inches to leeward of the next boat, and then foot off into the gap to accelerate into the front row. It's quite the sight. Heh heh the starting line is too long, or there are too many people in the class settling for a second-row start. In Laser & Lightning & J-24 & intercollegiate starts, the line length is the total beam of all boats in the start - 1. Yes, there are some RC that set a cruelly short line, but I think you exaggerate with the total beam -1 figure . It's not musical chairs, you know. For instance, I was RC for the Laser districts this spring. We set a reasonably generous line, and it wasn't even really blowing. This was at the direction of the poobah District important-sounding title guy. And at the intercollegiate races we host at our club we shoot for a 1.5 ratio for the starting line. Sometimes we'll deliberately set a too short line for practice, but the norm is to allow enough room for the entire fleet to be on the line at once. (and of course they aren't - second and third row seats abound) BTW, I think there's always a gap in the line somewhere, bucause with 90% of the fleet camped out with a minute to go nobody can see the entire thing. Except for the hotshot coming down the line on port... It's better when the guys who think they're hot stuff are fighting for the favored end, then you can get a good open slot 1/3 of the way down the line. Although I hate giving up completely on the favored end, once in a blue moon you can pull off one of those 'win-the-whole-race-in-the-first-5-seconds' starts that are so memorable. And the other non-blue moon days you're stuffed up with a dozen other boats trying to win the end. No thanks. That good open slot 1/3 of the way down is pretty attractive. Personally, I'll gladly give up a boat length or two for clean air. //Walt |
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"katy" wrote in message
... Scout wrote: "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Nice going Scout, How much of a job is it? When I had the "Venture" on the trailer, raising & setting the main, Launching the boat and securing it to the slip, driving the car and trailer to the parking lot, Hooking up the Boom and setting the sails up; I was ready for a nap rather than a sail. That would all change the minute the sails started :drawing and the motor was shut off. It did get to be a PITA though, an the slip was a welcome addition. Looks good Scout. Happy Sails!! Thanks Thom, It wasn't bad at all really, once I got a feel for it. I had no help raising it yesterday. With help, it'd be a snap. Still, I have a slip lined up for April 1. I like riding the motorcycle to the boat and spending time on the water without an Olympic sized workout. :) Scout But think, you have the best of both worlds...you have a boat that can be slipped but if you want to go somewhere, you can load her up and travel to a new destination. That's right Katy. In my priority list, the ability to trailer the boat was secondary to the ability to maneuver in shallower waters and then go open ocean. I had planned on doing a slip from the onset, but it is nice to know I could do the Bahamas from here in 4 days (one way). Scout |
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"Ellen MacArthur" wrote in message
reenews.net... "Scout" wrote | the mast, she is raised! | http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv What's that skinny thing on the back of the mast on top? How come the stay doesn't bend it down? It looks like it's connected right on the very end of it..... Cheers, Ellen Great question Ellen, I've since learned that: 1. it's called a crane. 2. it allows for a shorter mast, which in turn makes trailering more feasible. 3. the sidestays are swept back and provide additional rear support for the mast. Thanks! Scout |
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"Scout" wrote | Great question Ellen, I've since learned that: | 1. it's called a crane. | 2. it allows for a shorter mast, which in turn makes trailering more | feasible. | 3. the sidestays are swept back and provide additional rear support for the | mast. I had a good laugh this morning. One of those big 18-wheeler cranes passed me and it had *Icabod* written in big letters on the side. Cheers, Ellen |
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Did you get it up yet?
SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv
Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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Scotty wrote:
Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout That's kind of a personal question, isn't it? |
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Looks good. Sorry, I didn't see the other thread till
today, I'm still catching up, I was sailing for a week. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in messag ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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"katy" wrote in message ... Scotty wrote: Did you get it up yet? SV That's kind of a personal question, isn't it? You would think so, but he's the one posting pics on the Internet. SV |
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Scout wrote: Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout Are you going to tow the Pop up behind, or in front of the boat? Joe |
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Scotty wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... Scotty wrote: Did you get it up yet? SV That's kind of a personal question, isn't it? You would think so, but he's the one posting pics on the Internet. SV Wow...he posted a pic of THAT???? |
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"Scotty" wrote | Did you get it up yet? Shame on you Scotty. Stop trying to be like Ganz! Cheers, Ellen |
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Bart wrote: Joe wrote: Bart wrote: Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] I installed one line reefing systems for the main and mizzen. Guess they just tied thru the reefing points before. Just rigged up a single line with side mounted blocks, one for both points on the mizzen.. and 3 on the main. Makes reefing down quick and easy. Did you use any block? Yes on both sides of each each reefing point, the only place friction could happen is thru the grommets, if you reef early.. not under a load you have next to zero friction. Joe I find sigle line reefing adds too much friction. I've ripped a few bails and things out because of friction. I've though a few properly placed low friction blocks would be a big help. |
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Ellen MacArthur wrote:
"Scotty" wrote | Did you get it up yet? Shame on you Scotty. Stop trying to be like Ganz! How do you know he isn't Ganz? ;-o (They both want to punch out Bubbles, oh wait, so does half of this group, oh well, never mind) Cheers Marty Cheers, Ellen |
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I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know
when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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Ellen is obviously a guy...
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Martin Baxter" wrote in message ... Ellen MacArthur wrote: "Scotty" wrote | Did you get it up yet? Shame on you Scotty. Stop trying to be like Ganz! How do you know he isn't Ganz? ;-o (They both want to punch out Bubbles, oh wait, so does half of this group, oh well, never mind) Cheers Marty Cheers, Ellen |
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Wha? Have you seen her pic? Do you wear glasses?
"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Ellen is obviously a guy... -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Martin Baxter" wrote in message ... Ellen MacArthur wrote: "Scotty" wrote | Did you get it up yet? Shame on you Scotty. Stop trying to be like Ganz! How do you know he isn't Ganz? ;-o (They both want to punch out Bubbles, oh wait, so does half of this group, oh well, never mind) Cheers Marty Cheers, Ellen |
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Just an educated guess. :-)
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message . .. Wha? Have you seen her pic? Do you wear glasses? "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Ellen is obviously a guy... -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Martin Baxter" wrote in message ... Ellen MacArthur wrote: "Scotty" wrote | Did you get it up yet? Shame on you Scotty. Stop trying to be like Ganz! How do you know he isn't Ganz? ;-o (They both want to punch out Bubbles, oh wait, so does half of this group, oh well, never mind) Cheers Marty Cheers, Ellen |
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"katy" wrote in message
... Scotty wrote: Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout That's kind of a personal question, isn't it? I'm not the kind to kiss and tell! Scout |
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oups.com... Scout wrote: Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout Are you going to tow the Pop up behind, or in front of the boat? Joe I've thought about salvaging a hull big enough to plop the pop-up in. If I lived closer to the water I might've done it. Scout |
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u can see it in this pic
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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Scot,
Easy enough! When there's no more sail on the boom. Horizon Winkles for light air; verticle for heavy. ------------------------------------------ I don't see a black band on that mast. * How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV http://community.webtv.net/tassail/ILLDRINKTOTHAT |
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You won't be needing to reef very often..
"Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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I don't want to start out too fast.
Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the
sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure.
Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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Scout wrote:
only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout Have the squirrels decided you bought them new playground equipment yet? |
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typo, I meant to write 4 months.
"Scout" wrote in message . .. only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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You're treading on thin ice...
Seahag "Scotty" wrote in message ... typo, I meant to write 4 months. "Scout" wrote in message . .. only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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not yet, but soon...
"Seahag" wrote in message ... You're treading on thin ice... Seahag "Scotty" wrote in message ... typo, I meant to write 4 months. "Scout" wrote in message . .. only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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"katy" wrote in message
... Scout wrote: only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout Have the squirrels decided you bought them new playground equipment yet? I have a few swinging from the yardarms; examples to the others. Scout |
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Phew, that's a little better.
I assume the drop in diesel prices means you'll soon be working again, too? ;o) Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... typo, I meant to write 4 months. "Scout" wrote in message . .. only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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I'm still waiting for Scotty to stop over and help me scrape off the
cirripedes! Scout "Seahag" wrote in message ... You're treading on thin ice... Seahag "Scotty" wrote in message ... typo, I meant to write 4 months. "Scout" wrote in message . .. only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
Rigging Innovations
"Capt. JG" wrote:
Ellen is obviously a guy... I can't be bothered wasting my time figuring out who, or what the various puppets are in this group. Cheers Marty ------------ And now a word from our sponsor ------------------ Want to have instant messaging, and chat rooms, and discussion groups for your local users or business, you need dbabble! -- See http://netwinsite.com/sponsor/sponsor_dbabble.htm ---- |
Rigging Innovations
Hope not. Want to sail next week. BTW, I only worked 2
days last month. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message ... Phew, that's a little better. I assume the drop in diesel prices means you'll soon be working again, too? ;o) Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... typo, I meant to write 4 months. "Scout" wrote in message . .. only 4 weeks? that's a lot of pressure. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. mmm, 3 weeks to put the mast up, another, what, 4 for the sails? I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Scotty "Scout" wrote in message . .. I don't want to start out too fast. Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. You won't be needing to reef very often.. "Scout" wrote in message . .. u can see it in this pic http://sports.webshots.com/photo/218...97509592CKfRnJ Scout "Scotty" wrote in message . .. I don't see a black band on that mast. How do you know when to stop hoisting sail? SBV "Scout" wrote in message . .. Aye! http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv Scout "Scotty" wrote in message ... Did you get it up yet? SV "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Bart" .@. wrote in message ... Describe one rigging change you made to your boat that made you life easier. [1 pt] Getting a boat with a mast raising system. The Seaward DVD arrived yesterday, btw, with some instruction on the use of same, as well as details of construction. I don't know when I'll get to the Bahamas, but I like the idea that the boat was designed specifically to shall shallow back waters but still make the occasional jaunt across open ocean to the islands. Scout |
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