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One of the greatest things about Seattle is I have done both sailing and skiing in the same weekend. First sail of the year was last Sunday, ~12kts of wind and in the 50s! (last year we sailed in January too, but it was just under 40 degrees) We did go hiking instead of skiing because it's so warm h...

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this speaks for itself...

http://www.viddler.com/explore/failblog ... 97/34.534/

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all I could do was to just shake my head...

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After much procrastination, I finally just did it. The old cushions were, well, original. Two years ago I received a quote from some old ladies making 'Boat Cushions' for let's say WAY too much. I quickly decided that sewing pillows with my Grandma, when I was 8, was a reasonable foundation for upho...

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Ahhh great minds... I'll report in the new tiller once received. It was the second day of my first racing experience, My normal sailing partner (wife) was running a half marathon with her friends, so I enlisted a crew of 1 experienced friend (Jim) and another not so experienced (Mike). 15 knot wind ...

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I answered my own question, very nice guy...

http://www.idasailor.com/catalog/produc ... cts_id=750

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I abruptly learned this last weekend that it was time for a new tiller. Any suggestions on where to get a new one?

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I'm finally getting around to posting these… We bought float plane flight tickets at a charity auction and I caught some interesting pics on the way up to San Juan Island and then home again.. It was very interesting to see the cruising grounds from this perspective. Fisherman Bay 5/27/09 (don’t kno...

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I also used some of these to take off the old registration numbers last summer.

http://www.scraperite.com/

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Groovy - Need to ask Tim about the PDF thing - do you have a renegade?

sure do....

if you want the advertisement PDF just PM me your e-mail.

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I have a PDF of an old Renegade Ad, doesn't show the keel detail but shows configuration of the dinette model.

can I post a PDF?

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Saturday 1-31-09, partly cloudy, 40deg, wind S.10-12 kts My coworkers think I'm crazy, they just don't get it! http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.ceb0adb88a.jpg http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.137eabde43.jpg http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.de90fef3e6.jpg http://www.free...

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It might be chilly in the Winter but I really do feel lucky we can sail year round here. It's still foggy today, so I guess it's back to sewing new interior cushions...

Marina webcam:
http://www.portofedmonds.org/docs/cam/portcam.htm

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The fog broke this Saturday, so I took a break from projects to get some sun on the sails, 39deg, 10kts, good times… http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.51f5c5c44b.jpg http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.3798dc2708.jpg http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.9bcefca78f.jpg http://ww...

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She looks absolutely beautiful, Is that a Lackey Sailing logo on the main? too cool!

Sunday was great sailing down around Edmonds, did you take her out?

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Looking great! Looks like it should be a good sailing weekend too, hope you get in the water soon....

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Seeing the Orcas: As we rounded the west side of San Juan Island outside False Bay we saw Orcas. We dropped sails a few hundred yards away and about a quarter mile off the shoreline. We were alone with them for about an hour, until some commercial whale watching boats came in too. The group we were ...

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We had a great 9 days of sunshine on the water in the San Juan Islands this year... http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.b6cc7811b5.jpg great sailing.. http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.d084ef6239.jpg great sunsets... http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.528b34ce19.jpg Orcas... ...

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These people make a finished product, that we use, if I did it again I might add 3/16" to my measurements, to ensure a snug fit, Works well though...

“SUPER Q” ICE SAVER BLANKET (1101 series)

http://www.standoutyachtfittings.com/in ... ,2,0,0,1,0

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The battle ram, I mean bow roller is installed. I too agree that it is a bit ugly, but I'm really looking forward to sleeping better when on the hook for a night. The 22# Bruce replaced a 13# Danforth that came with the boat. I cut one Teak piece to bring mounting up to the height of the toerail, no...

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update: I finally found a Genuine Bruce 22 for sale and it fits the BRM-4 perfectly (The Lewmar Claw did not). With the genuine 22# Bruce this bow roller holds it securely with almost no movement at all. I also found a Windline BRM-4 on clearance at West Marine for $141.00 (since the only anchor it ...

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I am looking for a Bow roller for a 22 lb Bruce anchor, well really a Lewmar Claw. I tried a Windline BRM-4 and it didn't fit. the Lewmar roller for up to a 44lb it is very loose, and would shift and rattle all day. I want to test a Kingston Bruce 25 roller, but would have to mail order is to just t...

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Oh, I also need to mention my lucky boatyard hat....

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Yes, very busy, up @ 6 to worked 7-3, boatyard 3:30 - 9:30 or 10 (I got locked in twice) in bed by 11 usually, and long weekend days. I couldn't have done it without my Wife whom held the other end of the hardware while I either removed or reattached it, she also did the toe rail oiling. I wanted to...

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It has been a long time since a post, I really need to say Thank You to all for keeping me inspired by all the great work being done out there. There is no way I could have completed this without what I have learned here. My job keeps me too busy these days and this was all done in the evenings and ...

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For now, 'Vacation' in Hawaii, for me, means sitting on the beach. Someday I'd like to sail the oceans, but for now local waters will have to do.

In Washington State public land starts at the low water mark.

I hope Florida upholds the peoples right to anchor, and strikes down any contrary laws.

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Yeah the new sails are ... OK... I guess...

If you like sailing faster, easier, pointing higher, and well just looking much better...

I guess if you like those things....

but seriously , nothing is better than new sails for a sailboat. I've told people we've 'repowered' and well worth it!

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One of the reasons I like vacations in Hawaii, is that every beach is public, you can sit on any beach, at any time no matter who bought the house behind you. It sounds like the State of Florida laid the groundwork for a similar ideal, where all shoreline is public, but not the beach. I'd guess that...

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I finally have some time to post a few pics from our cruise last month, 8 days of sun and wind, one morning with fog, and the last day of rain. I wish I was back in time..... this kind of sums up the tone of the trip.... ahhhhh.... http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.487058703e.jpg Coupville...

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If you have not seen this before....

John Vigor's De/Re Naming ceremony:

http://www.48north.com/mr_offline/denaming.htm

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this picture says it all... at least it is not a sailboat....

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Over the weekend I installed the new headsail tracks. I was able to get the required bend without any prebend, and now have all the sheeting angle options I could want. I reinstalled teak panels removed to access the track through bolts, rebedding stanchions as I went, and reconnecting and organizin...

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the panel is in, filling the odd shaped opening that was left when a PO extended the starboard galley over the original quaterbirth. But I have a question.... My 30A Guest #2430 Galvanic Isolator requires a 12V DC connection, meaning there is a constant draw form the batteries. My two thoughts are t...

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Can't wait for the weekend.....

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I finally got the varnish on, here is my simple AC panel, breaker, GFCI outlet, and Galvanic Isolator remote indicator....

install this weekend...

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Here are some pics of all the furler installation fun.... http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/7c7b8debca.jpg http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/6f3254628e.jpg http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/4f5223c156.jpg http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/e070bda6d1.jpg tomorrow, new sail...

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I'll get my sails this Wednesday! Spent the weekend installing the roller furling. A BIG thanks to everyone, and especially Tim, for all the encouragement and instructions. I wouldn't have done it myself without this site. The only hiccup was shearing the tap tool white installing a halyard restrain...

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Thanks, Tim! Excellent Stay-Lock instructions too. I'll post pics when done...

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It looks like some of the content is working again. I am on the verge of installing my own Schaefer 1100 roller unit, and can seem to get to the install log from Glissando. Is this part coming back? Tim's instructions are much better that Schaefers....

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My Makita 12.2V died, 2 years old. It still turns, but sounds like there is a small woodland creature caught inside.

I am inclined to follow the recommendation here and get a DeWalt drill/driver, but this caught my eye... thoughts?

http://www.toolking.com/fein_abs14nimh.aspx

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I'm looking for a small anchor roller for a 22lb Bruce/Claw. All the ones I've seen are very large and dont seem necessary for a 22lb anchor.

Any suggestions?

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"Super Tim" to the rescue.... *he swoops down* "Why this is the exact fastener you are looking for, oh, and don't forget the enlarge the top of the hole for better sealant penetration, and never ever use silicone... up up and away" *announcers voice* Another project made easier, ...

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Thanks Mike, any more specific link? Like do you remember what you used when you replaced your tracks? Sometimes the McMaster site gives me the 'deer in headlights' feeling

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Time to order the new hardware, and after a call to Rigging Only, my wallet is considerably lighter. Roller furling with clear step kit, new 6' tracks and stand up sliding blocks, all Schaefer. I'll save the install of a mainsheet traveler for when I refinish the decks. Jollyboat, yes, Scott Rush is...

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I'm trying to get the Renegades (or any Classic Plastic) together on 9/15/07 in Pt Townsend, Point Hudson Marina.

http://www.portofpt.com/point_hudson.htm

hope you can make it....

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If I was going to repower I'd seriously look into an Electric, maybe with a small charging system (diesel, gas, propane). Depending on how you use the auxiliary power, you could charge with; shore power, solar or wind, let the screw turn wile sailing to charge, or have a small charging system (choos...

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Thanks Jolly boat, for the reasons you stated above, and some others, this is why I choose Neil Pryde. They were not the least expensive, but I felt the visits to my boat for hands on measuring, equipment placement advice, and the full consultation, where worth the extra cost. True, I wish that the ...

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this brings up a question... How do I get new genoa tracks for mounting to the toerails? I want to keep the current Toe Rail mounting location because straight tracks on the deck would interfere with the deck drainage depression and the drain itself. Rigging Only said Schaefer doesn't bent their t-t...

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This old 110% is so tired, no matter how far forward I put the block, the choppers were still circling ;-) I should have added that part of the worklist is also changing the current 3 foot genoa tracks to 6 foot, refinishing the Toe Rails at the same time. A simple outhaul is on the list. I'm also c...

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Two weeks ago we moved Groovy from Everett to Edmonds. Not only is the commute to the boat MUCH easier, but the evening sailing has been consistently nice. While I'm at work I can see the winds and even a web cam (even though this isn't my dock). I even found another Renegade in the Marina. Only too...

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