Recent content by Paul Shields

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    Shortening Fatso extension?

    Thanks everyone...maybe -'ll stick with itm. !ut how does everyone know that -'m old and fat???!!!
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    Shortening Fatso extension?

    Sailed with a new Fatso 48" extension today. I'm not used to sucj a long extension and got to wondering if any folks cut these down a bit. I'm sure I could try to get used to working it to keep it clear of the mainsheet, but with my sailing skills I hardly need another distraction. Who has...
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    North vs. Hyde

    Never mind...just did a quick search of the forum...no need to waste anymore bytes rehashing this one.
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    North vs. Hyde

    I'm in the market for a new sail....Can someone tell me why the Hyde sails are $90. better than the North? Thanks.
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    Cape Cod Regatta

    I'm planning on being there!
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    Car Keys

    I tie a key to a short piece of cord which I wear around my neck. I figure that if I end up in Davy Jone's locker I won't be needing the car anyway.
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    Laser Sailors do it ........

    With a rope in one hand..and their stick in the other
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    Laser Sailors do it ........

    Block to Block
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    Group distance sail

    I too have thought of attempting a long distance Laser sail. One course I've thought of doing is a trip from Cape Cod across Nantucket Sound to Nantucket Island. A group of like-minded sailors and a crash boat to join me would be trerrific.
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    Old "First Production Year" Laser on EBAY

    There is an old Laser up for auction on EBAY. The seller claims it was the first production year of 1971. Is this correct? The photo shows a sail with a number "2" on it. Now I know any sail can be put on any hull, but is it even possible that this could be boat #2??
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    Fatso or Fatso jr.?

    I've used sticks that have been long enough that they interfere with the mainsheet between the boom and the block, and I don't like it....might someone save me the trouble of going out in the cold rain and tell me whish of the Fatso's would be right for me?? Thanks
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    2 Best Tips to sail fast

    Keep the top of the mast from getting stuck in the muck on the bottom of whatever water you are trying to sail on...
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    Old or New Silva Compass?

    Thanks, Any other input?
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    Old or New Silva Compass?

    I see that the newer Silva 103 series compasses have two holes drilled through them to accomodate the control lines. Since I have the new rigging package should I stay away from an older unit with only the one hole through the center? Or, will that one hole accomodate both lines, and will the...

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