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hi stuart i have a tt 680 which i have fitted with forward controls. the secret is to lead the cables into the cockpit through the aft cabin via a hole in the...
stuledger1
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Dec 2, 2006
12:15 am
586
Hi Stuart I use black Micron extra with biolux which seems to keep the bottom very clean even of weed and sludge (no affiliation with these guys). It is a high...
mhasting2004
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Dec 2, 2006
5:36 am
587
I use the Micron extra too. Seems to be good so far. 2 coats 11 months. I pull up on the beach a lot so the antifoul on the pointy ends of the floats gets worn...
Mark Adams
surfarosa62
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Dec 2, 2006
9:12 am
588
Same problem with wear on the keel and I was thinking a small tin of something like that copper epoxy stuff may be the go for these high abrasion areas......
mhasting2004
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Dec 2, 2006
2:04 pm
589
To find the waterline, float the boat long enough for scum to form, then haul out, and mark the scum line....
W. Lee Strong
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Dec 3, 2006
2:55 am
590
... in the ... before he ... resource ... phone ... shipping. ... I got new nets fron Sunrise in Florida. I found the service to be good. Delivery was long...
waytogokidca
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Dec 3, 2006
7:54 am
591
Yeah, that is the go. It would hang on, as it does, and would be wiped often, as it needs. Can you get it in small quantities?...
Mark Adams
surfarosa62
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Dec 3, 2006
10:40 am
592
I've just redone my bottoms with Micron 66, any one have any experience with this paint? Steve _____ From: TrailerTris@yahoogroups.com...
Steve Garlick
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Dec 3, 2006
10:42 am
593
Hi, I am a new member and new owner of a tt680. Wondering if there are any members on QLD's Sunshine Coast firstly, and secondly if they would be willing to...
Michael
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Dec 6, 2006
6:31 am
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Hi Micheal If you check out the database you will find out where (at least to the state level) everyone is... correction those who have put their details ...
mhasting2004
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Dec 6, 2006
7:05 am
595
Hi Michael, I live at Mount Coolum on the Sunshine Coast. I have a TT720 currently on trailer at Glenwood north of Gympie. How long have you had the 680?...
Russell
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Dec 6, 2006
12:21 pm
596
Hi Russell, I am at Sunshine Beach. I bought the boat a week ago, and am a bit daunted regarding the setup, am going to try this Saturday. It is on the trailer...
Michael
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Dec 6, 2006
10:13 pm
597
Hi Michael, I was briefly behind a Trailertri last friday evening going up the motorway towards Noosa. On Saturday I noticed a TT in the storage facility near...
Russell
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Dec 7, 2006
8:49 am
598
Russell, Hi, I'm a Tramp owner and am spending two weeks over Christmas at Maroochydore (15th Dec to 30 Dec). Can you advise me of a good place to put my boat...
deepee58rabaul
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Dec 7, 2006
9:41 am
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Kevin, What's the RR in the 680 stand for.... ....Really Really fast? coz that's what you bloody well were at Wangi Wangi Daniel Pearson HH Tramp "Don't Panic"...
deepee58rabaul
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Dec 7, 2006
10:01 am
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Hi Daniel, Mooloolaba is the best place to launch your Tramp to get out into the Ocean. There are 2 Ramps One on the Mooloolaba side and One on the Kawana...
Russell
r.hogue
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Dec 7, 2006
10:36 am
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Wish you all the best Michael. It all gets much simpler after time. I am also interested to know if Lake Cootharaba is deep enough for a Tri. We often go...
Kurt
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Dec 7, 2006
11:31 am
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Lake Cootharaba is semi-tidal in the way that phases of the moon and rainfall help it oscillate with varying period and amplitude in ways that mere sailors can...
Peter Hackett
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Dec 7, 2006
11:56 pm
603
OK, Thanks for the offers of help Russell and Peter, and thew advice re Cootharaba. I might play it safe this weekend and just try to put in somewhere on the...
Michael
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Dec 8, 2006
12:33 am
604
tiller pilots; nothing to report. I sail often by myself and can see that fitting a tiller pilot would be a hoot. Not when steering around waves but in...
Mark Adams
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Dec 8, 2006
12:24 pm
605
Hi Guys, I use a ST 1000 with remote control on my 720. It's great for single handed sailing when you need to leave the helm to adjust sheets or grab a drink....
Russell
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Dec 12, 2006
2:24 am
606
Okay fellas, Am now in Maroochydore and am writing this in an internet cafe. Brought my boat up with me and intend to go sailing some time in the next two...
deepee58rabaul
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Dec 17, 2006
9:42 am
607
Hi Daniel, My TT is up north of Gympie. I'm planning to go for a cruise in the Great Sandy Staits leaving Tin Can Bay this Saturday (Weather Permitting). I'll...
Russell
r.hogue
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Dec 18, 2006
1:29 pm
608
I have forgotten what the problems with that boat were. They have started it low this time so maybe they have realised they aren't going to get $9k for it. As...
damiancarvolth
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Dec 18, 2006
9:34 pm
609
Have a look through the archives. I had a look the rot in the boat was substantial, it was waterlogged and half finished. might even say it was only suitable...
Kurt
kpiccardi
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Dec 18, 2006
10:26 pm
610
Thanks. I looked back but couldn't find much, just one post. So you think it's not worth even $5k ? I'd love to buy a nice one and have the $ but finding one...
damiancarvolth
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Dec 19, 2006
12:21 am
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Russell, Thanks for the response. We're actually going back to Brisbane on December 30th so will miss your arrival back on the Sunshine Coast (Australia). ...
deepee58rabaul
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Dec 19, 2006
10:13 am
612
The boat has made it to $3,550 but hasn't met reserve. That's probably what it is worth in it's current location/condition. If it was in someone's back yard...
Kurt
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Dec 20, 2006
9:56 pm
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G'Day Damian, I reckon the most important thing is to be patient. If you can't find the right boat for you, it may cost you more in repair work. If it has ...
Nick Rutter
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Dec 21, 2006
12:00 am
614
It just ended, reached over $5k and still not hit reserve. Yeah, I take your point. I am not going to just go out and buy anything. I know too well what a...
damiancarvolth
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Dec 21, 2006
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