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by Mfoxchicago
Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: LS-16: SOURCE (or suggestions) FOR RUB RAIL REPLACEMENT
Replies: 6
Views: 17849

Replacement Rub Rails for Lone Star Hulls

Hello Mike, I too have a Lone Star, actually a LS13. I am refurbishing her, new paint, a few things before putting her on the water this summer. Primarily, I am looking for a suitable replacement rub rail. I noticed your posting and was wondering if you located one and where. Perhaps the same ...
by Mfoxchicago
Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Lone Star 13 Refurbishing Project
Replies: 2
Views: 4206

Thanks EmergencyExit, good suggestion. I will try and take some pixs tomorrow.

Earlier today, I spoke with a great Sailboat Tech support rep at West Marine.

Basically, he said that I will have to clear out as much of the swollen & contaminated flotation foam that was injected between the Deck ...
by Mfoxchicago
Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Lone Star 13 Refurbishing Project
Replies: 2
Views: 4206

Lone Star 13 Refurbishing Project

Fellow sailors please help! I have finally decided to refurbish my LS13.

In preparation for sanding and painting, my first task was the removal of the old dried out rub rail. This revealed a 24-30" section of separation of the Deck & Hull joint on the Port side aft due to the rub rail being ...
by Mfoxchicago
Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: LS-13 New Owner Questions
Replies: 0
Views: 5200

LS-13 New Owner Questions

Greetings all! Purchased a circa 1970 LS-13 from a cotton farmer in "dry" W. Texas this past month; my first sailboat to own. Have a couple of questions.

Does the LS-13 "kick up" rudder lose steering efficency at the top end of hull speed? I am use to similar rudders on Hobie Cats, but those ...