As Past President of the Club Mud YC, Redneck Riveria YC and Bayou Bubbas, I don't see no offense. Keep up the good stuff Reggie, we may just let you join. Tom...
I have met Tom and Bobbi in person on their delightful 46 in Annapolis. From that event, I know that Tom's wife is a fluent conversationalist and perfectly...
Attention everyone! Charlie's grinding trip has been bumped. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.) Harleigh Ewell ... From: Cal_Boats@yahoogroups.com...
at last! a ray of hope! Reggie To: Cal_Boats@yahoogroups.com From: bshmarine@... Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 00:22:15 -0800 Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] FW: Never...
My reply was meant "tongue in cheek" , I guess I forgot the smilies J J J J J J J J J I did however get a message from the e-mail police! See below (or...
My crew was climbing over the dog house when he slipped and fell ass/backfirst/ass over teakettle is the techincal term from the high side of our Cal 24. The...
Aren't the heads of Yacht Clubs supposed to be Commodores?? Or is that too close to the spelling of commode in the south to use it politely? Donald Dutton,...
The low stretch ropes have little to no UV resistance. On Melges 24's re replace the lifelines every year, due to sunburn as much any anything else....
Out here on the Left coast, we are proud, tree-hugging Druids with sap on our hands. Severe weather is not an issue until the trees start falling over. Our...
Hey Charlie, It just means we need to go sailing instead. There is enough wind out there that if we sail, we won't need to sand the bottom. The speed alone...
Does anyone have great recommendation on a boom vang (brand/setup/whatever) for an older Cal 25? First I’m wondering how to determine the cross section of...
I always recommend people to consider Garhauer, they will make the entire piece as a rigid vang. including the mounts. You need to contact them, and then...
Hi, Peas. I would need to go measure some things, but I the first decision is solid vang that supports the mast. I have heard Garhauer mentioned highly for...
... I've always been a bit nervous about mid-boom loads because of that problem. Both of my boats have boom-end sheeting, which makes me feel secure. I think...
I meant to say the decision is solid vang or line vang. I do line vang, but a solid one might be handy. As Chris says, the preventer mode can be dangerous in...
All good advice. Forgot to mention my budget is $200 tops... hopefully less.. So that may rule out a solid vang. Unless I can fabricate it myself but I'm not...
$100 (plus shipping) answer is: Search the Garhauer site for boom vang and bails. for @ $95 this: [http://garhauermarine.com/images/product/25%20UAB4-1.jpg] ...
... Gee, I've never messed with a preventer unless it was blowing hard enough to wreak havoc if the main backwinded. But it should run from the boom end, way...
If and when we decide to use a preventer, we first tie a gasket (sail tie) or a piece of light line around the boom and attach the preventer to this. If there...
In light air we use a preventer, if necessary to calm the boom. Out grabber in use on Stan and Sally Honey's Cal 40, crossing the finish line at Diamond head. ...
Thanks timmothy! That's what I was looking for. The $100 solution is a great option. And the Garhauer solid vangs aren't all that pricey... $330? Maybe.....
So what's the advantage of the solid vang? I'm unfamiliar and just trying to guess here by looking at product pictures. ________________________________ From:...
Solid vangs are made with two tubes, one inside the other, like a shock absorber. An internal spring keeps the tubes pushed out. The spring is sized by...
hmmm, good stuff. The sale on vangs is still going on until April 30th http://garhauermarine.com/index.cfm Solid vang is probably out of my budget currently...
I second that recommendation Reggie To: Cal_Boats@yahoogroups.com From: timmothy.lessley@... Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 13:18:15 -0700 Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats]...
strap type works fine if a stop screw is installed. still need topping lift however. Reggie To: Cal_Boats@yahoogroups.com From: husar_charlie@... Date:...
Ok, I've been taking my sail up and down for years with no rigid vang. But I do see the potential benefit... in very strong conditions like 25knot winds I...
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