Forum: SparTalk
03-31-2008, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,563
Babypower
I too thought of the residual effects of the baby powder. I rinsed the splice with water to remove an residual. BTW, I was dammed hard to get those boots off after a days ride. Had to have an...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-28-2008, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,563
Stay-Set X
Thanks Guys
This post was very timely as I was having the very same problem with SSX. Work like a charm. I did add one thing that would like to pass along. I another life I used to show horses. Then...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-27-2007, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 2
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New Chainplate
All,
I need to have a new chainplate fabricated to replace one that broke. I pulled the other side to use as a template. I don’t like the way it was constructed. The construction is three piece. The...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-21-2007, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,300
Broken Mast
The chainplate on my Pearson 303 failed and subsequently the mast broke ~4' above the deck. The rigger I'm working with is planning on splicing a new section of ~12' to the longer of the two pieces...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-11-2006, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,636
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Forum: SparTalk
09-07-2006, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,636
Mast/Luff Height
I'm in the process of rebuilding my mast after a chainplate failed demasting the boat. How much longer should the mast be than the luff of the mainsail? I was thinking of about 9-12 inches to allow...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-26-2006, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 30,620
Mast Splicing
All,
I'm thinking of buying a project boat that was demasted just above the gooseneck. The mast suffered little damage. The standing rigging, mast wiring and spreaders will need replacing. My options...
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