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now *that* looks like somebody having FUN !

Where are your fenders?

Looks like you have 5 wraps on the winches, do you do that
while sailing?

Scotty




"Scout" wrote in message
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"Scotty" wrote in message
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now *that* looks like somebody having FUN !

Where are your fenders?

Looks like you have 5 wraps on the winches, do you do that
while sailing?

Scotty




"Scout" wrote in message
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http://sports.webshots.com/photo/270...97509592vRcQCV

Haven't gotten around to changing my fender policy yet (yes, they're still
hanging there!). It's let's others know they should give me a wide berth.
About the winches: so far I'm not even using the crank, I just pull them
where I want them, the extra wraps are just for no-sail conditions.
Scout

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Are you talking about the boat or the woman?

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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Looks like you have 5 wraps on the winches, do you do that
while sailing?




What a frustrated asshole Scotty always is.

Scout, the boat looks great.


RB
35s5
NY

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"Capt. Asshole" wrote in message
ps.com...
Looks like you have 5 wraps on the winches, do you do
that
while sailing?


What a frustrated asshole Scotty always is.

Scout, the boat looks great.


you seem to have anger issues bob...have a bad day?

previously, Scout was seeking advice on ST winches, do try
and keep up.

Scotty ( loves his boat)

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On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:24:44 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

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Lookin good Scout!

Hey, have you tried to motor with the RK all the way up? Is your
steering control OK?

Frank

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"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:24:44 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

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Lookin good Scout!

Hey, have you tried to motor with the RK all the way up? Is your
steering control OK?

Frank

Thanks Frank!
Yes, I have motored with the RK fully retracted. It responds much better
with the keel down even just a few inches (which is what Nick Hake told me
to expect). I often leave my slip with the keel mostly retracted even
though my slip depth is 23 feet. I haven't had too much trouble with tight
maneuvering.
I have to tell you we really like this boat but would like the 6'5" head
room of the 32RK; we are already considering putting the 26 up for sale and
going for it.
Scout

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On Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:00:45 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:24:44 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

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I have to tell you we really like this boat but would like the 6'5" head
room of the 32RK; we are already considering putting the 26 up for sale and
going for it.
Scout


If you did that, would you still winter it in the "boat house" you
built for the 26 or is the 32 beyond reasonable trailering?

Frank

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"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
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On Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:00:45 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:24:44 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

http://sports.webshots.com/photo/270...97509592vRcQCV




I have to tell you we really like this boat but would like the 6'5" head
room of the 32RK; we are already considering putting the 26 up for sale
and
going for it.
Scout


If you did that, would you still winter it in the "boat house" you
built for the 26 or is the 32 beyond reasonable trailering?

Frank

Good question Frank,
During my recent experience with snow loads - yes, yes, Katy was right!
:o) - I learned how easily I can extend the length of the tent, at least
another 10 feet. I already have the materials to do it. I spent a few days
this summer doubling the tent's framework; now instead of the 2" tubing
being 60" OC, ribs are now 30" OC.
check out the rib spacing in this pic:
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/291...97509592cfHhxU
versus this pic:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...97509592yLFReS
Scout

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"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:24:44 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

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Lookin good Scout!

Hey, have you tried to motor with the RK all the way up? Is your
steering control OK?

Frank,
don't know if you jinxed me or not, but I had a devil of a time backing into
the slip last night. While backing, the prop kept pulling the boat hard to
the port side and it didn't matter how the rudder was positioned. I thought
maybe I needed to be further away from my slip before I had the advantage of
rudder steering but there wasn't much room to be had. Isn't there something
known as "prop walking" that refers to this tendency?
Anyway, it was difficult and I was tired but I got her in, ugly as it was.
Scout

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"Scout" wrote in message
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Frank,
don't know if you jinxed me or not, but I had a devil of a
time backing into
the slip last night. While backing, the prop kept pulling
the boat hard to
the port side and it didn't matter how the rudder was
positioned. I thought
maybe I needed to be further away from my slip before I
had the advantage of
rudder steering but there wasn't much room to be had.
Isn't there something
known as "prop walking" that refers to this tendency?
Anyway, it was difficult and I was tired but I got her in,
ugly as it was.

Funny you didn't notice it before. You can use prop walk to
your advantage, just remember which way it walks, and line
yourself up accordingly. When I first got my current boat, I
practiced docking maneuvers, on a calm day, away from the
dock. I have a pronounced prop walk to port, in reverse.

Scotty

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"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote in message
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Frank,
don't know if you jinxed me or not, but I had a devil of a
time backing into
the slip last night. While backing, the prop kept pulling
the boat hard to
the port side and it didn't matter how the rudder was
positioned. I thought
maybe I needed to be further away from my slip before I
had the advantage of
rudder steering but there wasn't much room to be had.
Isn't there something
known as "prop walking" that refers to this tendency?
Anyway, it was difficult and I was tired but I got her in,
ugly as it was.

Funny you didn't notice it before. You can use prop walk to
your advantage, just remember which way it walks, and line
yourself up accordingly. When I first got my current boat, I
practiced docking maneuvers, on a calm day, away from the
dock. I have a pronounced prop walk to port, in reverse.

Yup, same here. And it snugs me into the dock every time, making me look
like the pro I am . . . not.

Max

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On Jul 26, 8:37 pm, "Maxprop" wrote:
"Scotty" wrote in message

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"Scout" wrote in message
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Frank,
don't know if you jinxed me or not, but I had a devil of a
time backing into
the slip last night. While backing, the prop kept pulling
the boat hard to
the port side and it didn't matter how the rudder was
positioned. I thought
maybe I needed to be further away from my slip before I
had the advantage of
rudder steering but there wasn't much room to be had.
Isn't there something
known as "prop walking" that refers to this tendency?
Anyway, it was difficult and I was tired but I got her in,
ugly as it was.

Funny you didn't notice it before. You can use prop walk to
your advantage, just remember which way it walks, and line
yourself up accordingly. When I first got my current boat, I
practiced docking maneuvers, on a calm day, away from the
dock. I have a pronounced prop walk to port, in reverse.

Yup, same here. And it snugs me into the dock every time, making me look
like the pro I am . . . not.

Max- Hide quoted text -

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Not RedCloud, she has a LH wheel, better off if your helm is to stbd.
I love wheel walk and Capt Ron style landings.

Joe

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"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote in message
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Frank,
don't know if you jinxed me or not, but I had a devil of a
time backing into
the slip last night. While backing, the prop kept pulling
the boat hard to
the port side and it didn't matter how the rudder was
positioned. I thought
maybe I needed to be further away from my slip before I
had the advantage of
rudder steering but there wasn't much room to be had.
Isn't there something
known as "prop walking" that refers to this tendency?
Anyway, it was difficult and I was tired but I got her in,
ugly as it was.

Funny you didn't notice it before. You can use prop walk to
your advantage, just remember which way it walks, and line
yourself up accordingly. When I first got my current boat, I
practiced docking maneuvers, on a calm day, away from the
dock. I have a pronounced prop walk to port, in reverse.

Scotty

I think dumb luck played a big part in my first several dockings.
As I spend more time with the boat, I become more attuned and sensitive to
her personality.
Scout

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"Scout" wrote in message
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docking maneuvers, on a calm day, away from the
dock. I have a pronounced prop walk to port, in reverse.

Scotty

I think dumb luck played a big part in my first several
dockings.
As I spend more time with the boat, I become more attuned
and sensitive to
her personality.


same as with any mistress.

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"Joe" wrote in message
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Not RedCloud, she has a LH wheel, better off if your helm
is to stbd.


please explain why.

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On Jul 27, 10:49 am, "Scotty" wrote:
"Joe" wrote in message

ps.com...

Not RedCloud, she has a LH wheel, better off if your helm

is to stbd.

please explain why.

When backing hard she walks hard to stbd, and since the helm is to
stbd you are close to the dock and have an excellent view. Approch the
dock around at about 35 degrees at the right speed... back hard and
she floats in like a butterfly and softly kisses the dock. Works every
time.

Joe

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"Joe" wrote in message
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On Jul 27, 10:49 am, "Scotty" wrote:
"Joe" wrote in message


ps.com...

Not RedCloud, she has a LH wheel, better off if your
helm

is to stbd.

please explain why.

When backing hard she walks hard to stbd, and since the
helm is to
stbd you are close to the dock

Oh, right, I was thinking in terms of a sailboat, which
normally has the helm in the center.

SBV