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05-10-2013, 10:39 AM

johngsandusky replied to a thread Polytarp Sailmaking in Misc. Boat Related

Certainly opinions vary. Some are relaxed, some purist, some stray into snide elitism. I would remind those purists again that few would say a tarp...

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05-09-2013, 09:10 AM

johngsandusky replied to a thread Polytarp Sailmaking in Misc. Boat Related

Jim, you're a nice guy, but there is room for every kind of boat and sail. Some (not I) would disdain your boats because they are plywood. Some seem...

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05-08-2013, 08:38 AM

johngsandusky replied to a thread Polytarp Sailmaking in Misc. Boat Related

I side with those who believe they have a place. I made a simple lug sail for my canoe, of blue polytarp and clear duct tape. It cost eight dollars...

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05-04-2013, 10:31 AM

johngsandusky replied to a thread Leaning toward the Torqeedo. in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

I've also had success with a trolling motor for daysailing.

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04-29-2013, 09:48 PM

johngsandusky replied to a thread Another Delivery, Another Gale in People & Places

Thanks for posting the pics Phil. That spray shot is actually in a river. No Gareth, the boat is "Running Free". I do like her though. Lots of...

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04-29-2013, 09:45 PM

johngsandusky replied to a thread Rub Rail. Screws: failed. Clench Nails: failed. in Building / Repair

That does sound good.

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04-29-2013, 03:14 PM

johngsandusky replied to a thread Rub Rail. Screws: failed. Clench Nails: failed. in Building / Repair

Thank you all. I did say "fastened into the df sheerstrake". It is nominal 3/4" douglas fir timber. I can't add fenders to the dock, as there are no...

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04-29-2013, 10:29 AM

johngsandusky started a thread Rub Rail. Screws: failed. Clench Nails: failed. in Building / Repair

My dinghy ties to a floating dock with structure on the side. A fresh or strong south will beat her up. I had ss screws that came with the rubber...

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04-29-2013, 09:58 AM

johngsandusky started a thread Another Delivery, Another Gale in People & Places

Four years ago I brought WS up from Florida. We were treated to two early season tropical depressions, but arrived safe and sound. This year I was...

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