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on: October 16, 2021, 05:03:58 PM
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| Started by Breizhglace - Last post by Breizhglace | ||
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Thanks Bob,
I think I will go with the epoxy and make things simple! If you have any information on how much crown to put in the gluing process so I get the right one post cure, I am interested Take care!! Nic |
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on: October 16, 2021, 07:41:51 AM
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| Started by Breizhglace - Last post by Bob Gray | ||
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Most everyone now is building planks with an epoxy system like West System. Back before these systems glue was used. I’m not sure which type though. The only problem I can see is getting enough gluing pressure, that is proper clamping, while it’s in prebend ( the over bending necessary to get the desired crown after the glue dries).
Bob |
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on: October 14, 2021, 08:24:41 AM
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| Started by Breizhglace - Last post by Breizhglace | ||
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Hi,
Quick question to the group of building experts! Has anyone ever used PPU glue to build a plank? It is a polyurethane glue i used to build sailboat nasts in the past. I believe it is known for being flexible and not crack when flexing Thanks, Nic KC5508 |
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on: October 07, 2021, 04:45:55 AM
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| Started by Rick Lemberg - Last post by MICHAEL | ||
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I won one at the NA’s raffle a few years ago. So far so good.
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on: October 04, 2021, 04:25:05 PM
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| Started by Bob Gray - Last post by Bob Gray | ||
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One more thing concerning proposal two, iceboaters are not a particularly litigious group however who ever builds these tiller heads had better have some really good liability insurance since they are going to have to be marketed as a safety device.
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on: October 04, 2021, 03:46:30 PM
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| Started by Bob Gray - Last post by Bob Gray | ||
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The three new proposals are interesting. I think number three, hull number removal is great and about time.
Number two makes sense as long as existing sails are legal and don’t have to be retrofitted. I am totally against number two, the tiller release requirement. If you want one great, go for it but don’t require it. There can’t be too many sources for them and they’d probably be expensive. The other thing is what’s the standard, at what force must they release and who is going to check them and how would you know the new toy you just bought is setup correctly. How about shear bolts, would they be okay? Too vague and too expensive. Bob |
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on: October 03, 2021, 10:10:50 PM
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| Started by Rick Lemberg - Last post by Breizhglace | ||
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Hi Bob,
I never really had any issue in gusty winds. I am able to let go the sail if I need. I have to admit I prefer to get the mast to bend !!!  Take care, Nic |
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on: October 01, 2021, 08:15:49 AM
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| Started by Rick Lemberg - Last post by Bob Gray | ||
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With the 2X holding power does it release quick enough in gust situation?
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on: September 28, 2021, 08:57:07 PM
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| Started by Rick Lemberg - Last post by Breizhglace | ||
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Hi, I use it and I really like it.
I am not that old, but appreciate the extra grip on a long racing day. Would definitively recommend it. Cheers, Nic KC5508 |
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on: September 21, 2021, 05:02:36 PM
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| Started by Rick Lemberg - Last post by Rick Lemberg | ||
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anyone using the harken 57mm 2x carbo ratchet block, that block looks like it has a better grip on the main sheet, better for us older guys.
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