I just bought some cubetainers to replace my degrading foam. Once the foam is removed and the cubetainers added, do you just let them move around? Or do you need to/is there a way to secure them from sliding around?
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Hey thanks Sailorantoine - I ended up paying $500 for it which sounds like a pretty good deal for a total beginner (me). I think I'll just get on the water and get my chops up before I get something like this http://skagit.craigslist.org/boa/1870638485.html
Thx 203 - heading to REI to fit one today. From the feedback on TLF I'm thinking an Extrasport is my best bet
Thx LaserXD - up until last week Cunningham to me was an an actor on Happy Days so I think I have a bit to learn before getting into competitive racing. Absorbed everything i could from...
If you want to get detailed you may consider using a stencil
http://www.instructables.com/id/Large-Stencils-via-Projector/
What kind of paint would be ok on a sail? Spray paint?
My fish scale only goes to 30lb :) I guess I could get creative with the bathroom scale...
If she's heavy, do i want to know what the different issue is?
Anyone have some tips for that deck centerboard crack? I'm thinking dremel it out a bit to get a bite and fiberglass bondo with paint on top...
The bad.....
and now the bad...
Spider web from car topping? (the tan/brown spots are stuff off the tree above)
looking down on the front of the centerboard. this prob needs to be fixed sooner than later..
Thanks Reddin, that helps alot!
I checked out the rail and good news, no repairs or separation that I can see.
Also no letter in front of the serial number which is only stamped under the bowline - according to the seller this was one of the first in the San Fran fleet. Came with 2 sails, one...
Thanks Wavedancer! The seller said that the boat was always stored in a dry place but I may want to pull the screws out and reseal them using sealant to prevent the small amount of leakage that may happen. I noticed when I opened the aft drain, it didn't hiss out air like it was super sealed...
Hi, I am a beginner sailer looking at a really old boat that seems to be in decent shape. Is this boat too old for just starting out? Will i have to spend a bunch getting the gear up to par?
Condition:
New lines but all orig rigging
Orig sail
Mast base reinforcement done
Older wood grab...
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