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by SailRacer
Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Rule trivia for you racing fans............
Replies: 3
Views: 5525

That was pretty cool. Thanks for sharing!
by SailRacer
Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:59 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: A Lot Of Wind, An A Little Boat
Replies: 7
Views: 9712

Great story! Nice job getting the boat back in!
by SailRacer
Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:56 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Found a new sailing weather resource......
Replies: 4
Views: 8003

Neat site. I wish I could get a better look at the Great Lakes than they offer though...
by SailRacer
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Wet Newbies Pirateer
Replies: 4
Views: 8508

Ricko, you may be my new best friend!

I too have a Pirateer, but it needs lots of work. I need to make some spreaders for her. Could you provide me with some dimensions?
by SailRacer
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Lower Shroud's
Replies: 1
Views: 3375

I'm not sure that would work. I don't think the PVC would flex enough with the changing laods from the mast. Unless you're talking about covering the shrouds from the spreader down with the PVC. Then a few inches gap and that might work out real well... Interesting idea!
by SailRacer
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Manowar
Replies: 102
Views: 167546

Afternoon all. IslandHopper sent me over this way. Looks like you guys have done quite a bit of very nice work on your boats. I've got a Pirateer that is in a state of rebuild right now. I'm stuck on the mast step right now. Do you guys have pictures of yours? I know it's going to be different, but ...
by SailRacer
Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:21 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Boat Name
Replies: 7
Views: 9965

After saning off multiple coats of paint my boat is now a blaze orange, blue, black, and fibre glass colored in a sort of urban camo pattern. My fiance' has dubbed it "Guppy". I think that'll stick.

My Dad's boat (17' fish and ski boat) is called Skoolz Owt. Appropriate for a teacher I think.
by SailRacer
Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:53 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: New on Forum
Replies: 1
Views: 3934

New on Forum

Hello everyone! I'm new on the board here. I've been "working" on a 1973 C-13 Pirateer for a few years now. Job changes and relocations have put a damper on my progress but it's coming along.

My boat (dubbed Guppy by my fiance') was a gift from my Dad for college graduation. I needed (and still ...
by SailRacer
Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:38 am
Forum: General Chrysler Sailing Discussion
Topic: Boom Attachment
Replies: 13
Views: 17901

Have you tried using a cunningham line?