FedEx is the BEST at customer service. I will always use them. ... From: Marc Smith <smith.marcj@...> Subject: Re: [RG65SailboatsUS] strong winds in...
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Eric Rosenbaum
ericr367
Mar 26, 2013 9:06 pm
Hope you were insured! ________________________________ From: Marc Smith <smith.marcj@...> To: RG65SailboatsUS@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26,...
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craig
huzway
Mar 27, 2013 12:04 am
I going need a copy of the $10,000 invoice for them... craig...
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Marc Smith
gatorsailer
Mar 27, 2013 12:32 am
Eric, my stuff was insured... not sure about Craig's.... I think he "opted out"...
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Eric Rosenbaum
ericr367
Mar 27, 2013 12:33 am
Ah - that is a shame! Eric ________________________________ From: Marc Smith <smith.marcj@...> To: RG65SailboatsUS@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March...
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Brig North
bnorth478
Mar 27, 2013 12:38 am
I have been told that the extra fee for which you can opt is a declaration, not insurance. So I am not sure how it works if, heaven for in, your stuff goes...
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Marc Smith
gatorsailer
Mar 27, 2013 1:01 am
Brig. I should have added a smiley craig and I shipped our stuff in the same container. It was insured. but I was going to claim the insurance for my self...
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Kurt
zimmermankurt18
Apr 18, 2013 10:13 pm
So, I'm building 2 rg65's, both qroo hulls, one for me, one for my son. I'm going to be working on the rigging soon, tired of swingrigs, so am going sloop....
Just opinion but the mast head rig seems better suited for light air and the fractional with more adjustability seem to have a wider wind range. Late Mark ...
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tallastro
Apr 22, 2013 1:35 pm
I prefer fractional rigs for the generalist world of rc racing where we have to rig for a range of conditions (often in a single race)... but that's not why I...
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andrew
arcdesignera...
Apr 23, 2013 10:52 pm
And the next question, Square top or regular triangle mainsail!!!! Have been running both and speeds are similar on identical gospectre "650s". Just posted...
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sca3va
Apr 24, 2013 12:08 am
In less than two weeks, the Northern Virginia Model Yacht Club (NVMYC) will be hosting its 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Regatta on Saturday, 4 May. We will be...
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b1b4uc1
Apr 24, 2013 3:50 pm
What ever makes best use of the rules. Sent from my iPhone...
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marc smith
gatorsailer
Apr 24, 2013 4:01 pm
My biggest problem with the fat head mains is their propensity to really fall off and open up at the top......
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Rod Carr
rodacarr
Apr 24, 2013 4:43 pm
Another problem with the “big top” mainsails is that extra stiffening is required to hold the after corner of the head, usually with a diagonal batten....
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b1b4uc1
Apr 24, 2013 5:53 pm
In theory big top sails can help control or allow a sail to twist out during gusts allowing the leach to open and boat to accelerate and remain in control....
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Marc Smith
gatorsailer
Apr 25, 2013 1:19 am
Yeah we are having a Cinco De Mayo event in Northern VA on May 4... ...
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DavidC
captcook237
May 3, 2013 4:08 am
Hi All, Since my last post a while back I've finally got the plug almost ready to make the female mold. There's a few minor imperfections I'm going to fill,...
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DavidC
captcook237
May 3, 2013 4:09 am
I forgot to mention I've added a couple of photos under the Goth Build folder....
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andrew
arcdesignera...
May 3, 2013 11:17 pm
Thanks guys interesting thoughts! Have sailed a lot of miles with (real)traditional gaff gunter rig yachts and grandprix yachts with square tops and really can...
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andrew
arcdesignera...
May 3, 2013 11:19 pm
Great looking build cuzz! Hope to get a few sailing down under asap!!!!...
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DavidC
captcook237
May 12, 2013 2:52 am
I just posted a new photo of the final plug top coat after a friend sprayed her. I will wait a week and then wet sand with 1500, 2000 & 2500 then buff with...
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Eric Rosenbaum
ericr367
May 12, 2013 12:23 pm
Thanks David! I am glad that you are happy. The Goth plug looks great. Are you planning on making half molds using a vertical separation line? Or just...
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DavidC
captcook237
May 12, 2013 4:29 pm
Eric, I will be making a 2 piece female mould, split vertically down the C/L. I'm building 2 boats for me and already have orders for 2 more without getting...
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DavidC
captcook237
May 15, 2013 1:32 am
I had real bad news a few days ago. After showing off my nice paint job on the plug, it's in need on more primer paint and sanding. My wife doesn't allow...
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Andrew Cook
arcdesignera...
May 15, 2013 1:44 am
Oh no Cuzz! Hoping to get some of your boats sailing down under soon. Just a quick one, did you 2 pac paint or pressure can it? Have done a few hulls with...
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DavidC
captcook237
May 15, 2013 2:05 am
I used a single part auto paint pressure can for the last top coat. Thinking of brush painting an acrylic high build primer or spray on acrylic primer (but...
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Andrew Cook
arcdesignera...
May 15, 2013 2:07 am
Ok be very careful with making mold and excess heat with single PAC , had some epic fails...... Sent from my iPhone... which should explain any bizarre...
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Robert Suydam
robertsuydam
May 18, 2013 1:54 pm
Two weeks from today, Saturday June 1st, is the Richmond Virginia RG65 Region 3 Regatta. We've created some very cool plaques for the top three finishers...
