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by Opie91
Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Painting an aluminum mast or boom?
Replies: 7
Views: 4053

Re: Painting an aluminum mast or boom?

First of all as soon as you sand aluminum down it corrodes, but don't worry the corrosion is actually good for aluminum. It forms a protective coating on the surface which helps preserve everything bellow it. Here is one system that is used to paint aluminum. It is a lengthy process, but it will giv...
by Opie91
Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Best Source for recoring supplies
Replies: 5
Views: 1408

Re: Best Source for recoring supplies

Try LBI in Groton, CT. They have everything you could need....

http://www.lbifiberglass.com/CATEGORY/category.html
by Opie91
Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:53 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Tripp-Lentsch 29/Tripp 30 Owners?
Replies: 5
Views: 2208

Re: Tripp-Lentsch 30 Owners?

Rachel, Thanks for the info. Not many people know the difference between the T30 and the T/L 29. It sounds like I found a place where someone has finally heard of these boats. As far as the listing goes, I knew the broker when it was listed and she needed a listing. So I put a price on it no one wou...
by Opie91
Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:33 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Tripp-Lentsch 29/Tripp 30 Owners?
Replies: 5
Views: 2208

Tripp-Lentsch 29/Tripp 30 Owners?

Hello all,

Any Tripp-Lentsch 30(29) owners out there? I own hull #3 and cannot find alot of information out there.

Thanks for any help!!!
by Opie91
Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:04 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What is she?
Replies: 4
Views: 1606

Re: What is she?

She is a T/L for sure. Check the the combing aft board and there should be a ID plate there with a hull # and manufacture date. It should have the Lentsch Shipyard marking on it. I have owned hull #3 for the last 15 years.