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Forum: Our Community 21-10-2018, 12:26
Replies: 120
Views: 16,048
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Just Re-watched "All Is Lost"

Not in quoted post, but LMAO@GRATE!!!!:thumb:

MAKE America AMERICA AGAIN !!!

Aarrrgh!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-10-2018, 18:38
Replies: 93
Views: 52,290
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Trailer Sailor & Pocket Cruiser Boats, Tips, Advice, Examples

Propulsion?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-10-2018, 09:28
Replies: 35
Views: 4,757
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Speed sensor question - pulling out

... and we now know how to recognize a manini post. "Unreal!":rolleyes:
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 15-09-2018, 17:21
Replies: 148
Views: 23,693
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Does anyone get the FCC license?

603M5H44
From 1974
I have no idea how I remember that, when sometimes I can't even remember my own name.

AAARRGH!
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-08-2018, 08:31
Replies: 78
Views: 19,809
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: What happens when you hit one of these?

HEY!
I was just listening to a report on the radio that there will be a HUGE contingent of plastic-hating, drinking straw, plastic cutlery, and Frizbee protesters marching on Washington D.C.

Then...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-08-2018, 08:05
Replies: 78
Views: 19,809
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: What happens when you hit one of these?

But that's just me... and surely everyone wants to be me.:biggrin:

Aaarrgh!
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-08-2018, 12:18
Replies: 78
Views: 19,809
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: What happens when you hit one of these?

Reality hurts, but here goes...:peace:



YEAH! Like all of that CRAP that's in these damned electronic devices that we're typing on right now, and the CRAP that's in our navigational...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 06-08-2018, 10:26
Replies: 117
Views: 18,809
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Question about COLREGS rule 9

If an alligator jumps up on your cockpit, I humbly suggest that you do not hold your ground, unless you have sufficient firepower to mitigate the circumstance.

I've come bow-to-bow with a few...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-07-2018, 18:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Any Advice/Ideas For My Cheap Luff Fix?

Ann, and others,

Expect photos of whatever different attempt I make, and the final successful attempt.

I still welcome any other ideas, while I wait for my dacron sample to come in. I will...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-07-2018, 18:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Any Advice/Ideas For My Cheap Luff Fix?

Hmmm... It works fine in 5-10k winds, but Saturday a 25 gust caught us by surprise. I suppose in more "brisk" winds, I could furl it a turn.

That's more good advice. I knew I could count on you...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-07-2018, 11:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Any Advice/Ideas For My Cheap Luff Fix?

Aha!
Never thought about webbing... tough, pliable, and it will soak up a little silicone spray to aid in sliding up (unlike dacron).

Good advice.

Anyone disagree?

Aaarrgh!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-07-2018, 06:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Any Advice/Ideas For My Cheap Luff Fix?

Thanks, Mates,

These are both solutions worth consideration.

I just spent five bucks to order a small sample of Dacron material that I can sew over my existing luff. I'll use my micrometer to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-07-2018, 15:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aaarrgh
Lightbulb Any Advice/Ideas For My Cheap Luff Fix?

Well, I finally get to humble myself, and solicit advice from you guys.

I'll make this quick:
New furler requires 5mm luff.
Sail that I LOVE has 3mm luff.
3mm luff needs TLC to guide into...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-07-2018, 11:22
Replies: 39
Views: 9,046
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Varnishing - Sponge or Bristle?

Not sure where you learned that, but that's exactly what I learned 38+ years ago, by former generation artists (painters) that were still convinced that paint rollers would never be a lasting fad. ...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 23-05-2018, 19:14
Replies: 40
Views: 27,457
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Aluminum Pilothouse Sailboat for sale

WOW! What a dream! Yes, more photos, please! It makes me want to put a "For Sale" sign in my front yard. There's not a chance I could purchase her, but more photos would be appreciated, just for...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-05-2018, 11:59
Replies: 42
Views: 11,337
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: A new design boom cover - am I missing something ?

I'm a painting contractor (38 years), and have used this apparatus for all these years. I've been pondering how to use these (two or more sets), as opposed to installing a lazy jack rig (at a much...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 31-03-2018, 19:00
Replies: 57
Views: 13,202
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Gay sail Phuket Thailand from Philippines Fall 2018

Answers to your questions:
#1 No, but to strive to be "Christ-like". "Ethics" can sometimes be confused with Biblical principles and morals that can only be determined by asking oneself "What would...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 31-03-2018, 17:23
Replies: 57
Views: 13,202
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Gay sail Phuket Thailand from Philippines Fall 2018

But would you accept Jesus Freaks? And let them be as openly Christian as you display your openly "Gayness"?

Just curious.

Aarrrgh!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-03-2018, 19:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,642
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Point of Sail Speed Difference ?

Get the ASA Sailing Challenge app. It's fun, educational, and will help you understand different points of sail with regard to different wind direction and wind speed, and eventually, will teach you...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-03-2018, 09:35
Replies: 24
Views: 4,360
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Sailing to Abacos in May - advice needed

My best advice is to make sure you have capable, pleasant crew, like... maybe... ME!

Aarrrgh!!
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 13-03-2018, 12:14
Replies: 31
Views: 4,937
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: New family, new-to-us boat?

You snuck the dog report in while I was typing...

Laugh anyway! It was funny!

Aarrrgh!
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 13-03-2018, 12:11
Replies: 31
Views: 4,937
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: New family, new-to-us boat?

I'd be sure to get the old St.Bernard neutered... for everyone's sake... I'm just sayin'... surely no room left for another youngun'!

:hijacked:

Aarrrgh!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-03-2018, 14:18
Replies: 42
Views: 24,376
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: sails stuck in mast furling help

Once you get it loose, roll it up FIRMLY!
Not too tight, just firm.
And post signs
"Anyone caught messing with this system will be shot, and thrown overboard"
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-03-2018, 14:06
Replies: 42
Views: 24,376
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: sails stuck in mast furling help

All previous suggestions are good. The last one I was successful freeing up included:
Halyard tighten
Back & forth on main
Wiggling boom
Silicone spray on all possible moving/sliding parts (even...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 06-03-2018, 13:31
Replies: 94
Views: 14,419
Posted By Aaarrgh
Re: Are More Expereinced Sailors Actually Safer? Prove It.

To simply answer your question... YES!
For me to prove it, you will have to visit Kentucky Lake, and sail with me. I'll buy the beer!:cheers:

Aarrrgh!
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