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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Interlux makes a product called fiberglass surface prep that you can work into the nonskid surface using a fairly coarse Scotch Brite, then wash off with fresh water. Does a pretty good job of it
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Forum: General Sailing Forum

28-03-2022, 08:55

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How does Sea Tow operators make money?

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: How does Sea Tow operators make money?

only sometimes. they use both services pretty regularly

Forum: General Sailing Forum

28-03-2022, 07:25

Replies: 62

How does Sea Tow operators make money?

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: How does Sea Tow operators make money?

"The one that gets me is that the company will tow members first over everyone else who calls in. Back when I was doing it from around 2003 to 2017"

Been on the job since 2016 and that's...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

05-02-2022, 12:46

Replies: 53

Dead in the water

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Dead in the water

[QUOTE=zstine;3568623]Cap Morgan.. You can run your engine temporarily off a jerry can which eliminates any issue with dirty tanks. Just pull the fuel line off the tank, or a racor and run it into...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

01-02-2022, 10:11

Replies: 62

How does Sea Tow operators make money?

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: How does Sea Tow operators make money?

Yeah, we do tend to figure things out based on our own experiences. Sailboats can get a rough time also. Really doesn't help if aground near an inlet, especially with strong currents. not only are...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

10-08-2021, 16:47

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

On our 34 there's a figure 8 knot in the centerboard line where it exits the trunk just below the mast base. There's a piece of light line bowlined thru the figure 8. we pull the board down with the...

29-04-2021, 10:48

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Post Peel Bottom Fairing Question

Coop, yeah I built one of those from some YouTube videos. Works great! Unless you knock over the bucket while sanding...

Pat

28-04-2021, 09:23

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Post Peel Bottom Fairing Question

I like the idea of the marker paint, but have only used it when painting cars and motorcycles, not sure how it would affect antifouling adhesion. Certainly wouldn't be a problem for going over...

27-04-2021, 14:27

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Post Peel Bottom Fairing Question

Smaller diameter sanders can be harder to keep flat, tend to dig the edges in and leave lines. The foam pads on the smaller sanders aren't quite as resilient either. On a large job like a bottom use...

26-04-2021, 05:55

Replies: 13

Views: 1,182

Posted By Tusitala

Re: Post Peel Bottom Fairing Question

Find a source of supply for good quality sanding disks in 60-80 grit, they likely will be 6" size. Slower speeds are better, with epoxy fairing compounds, 2600- 3200 max. Any faster the filler can...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-04-2021, 14:36

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DIY marinas/yards in SE Ma., Rhode Island

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: DIY marinas/yards in SE Ma., Rhode Island

Try Shaws Boatyard in Dighton Ma, they're up the Taunton River. 508-669-5714. Good people. They only allow dustless sanding using Festool systems, which they rent.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

20-03-2021, 11:23

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Differential steering?

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Differential steering?

Try this : https://youtu.be/I9qnwbdvUd4

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

18-02-2021, 07:45

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Jet propulsion

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Jet propulsion

There was a company called Wolfpack producing complete jet drive systems for multis back in the early 80's. the only person I know that had experience with one was unimpressed, mentioned that trying...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

24-01-2021, 13:29

Replies: 15

depth of 43L (Leopard 43 Catamaran)

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: depth of 43L (Leopard 43 Catamaran)

that's not what section 8 of the USCG form states.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-01-2021, 09:20

Replies: 15

depth of 43L (Leopard 43 Catamaran)

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: depth of 43L

that would only be for something like a pontoon boat or similar. if there's any buoyancy in the connecting superstructure they just need the cabin height from the shear. yeah, I know, weird. they...

23-01-2021, 08:19

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Winch pad exploded

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Winch pad exploded

I gave the old winch base along with the new winch to a machinist and he made an adaptor plate, could be made out of alloy, G10 etc.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-01-2021, 08:16

Replies: 15

depth of 43L (Leopard 43 Catamaran)

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: depth of 43L

the depth measurement for USCG documentation is the height of just the cabin structure from the deck. Maybe Google for some line drawings or study plans from Lagoon. Or get a really clear photo,...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-01-2021, 07:48

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

a much nicer boat, don't think that design existed when we built our. we would have needed the nesting version to fit. FWIW I think our Crayfish with oarlocks, gunnel guard and storage compartments...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-01-2021, 07:22

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

try building a small dinghy. Richard Woods has a small tortured ply one ( 3mm?) called Crayfish. I built one with my son when he was 11 as a fun father/son project. It's still our dinghy almost 19...

19-01-2021, 11:45

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Can I 5200 a Hatch Base On?

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Can I 5200 a Hatch Base On?

I hate it when that happens, but sometimes it seems like the proof of your ability is more in how you fix your mistakes.

It sounds like a good approach to getting your coamings made and attached....

Tempered Glass is Insanely Expensive - Any Good Sources?

16-01-2021, 13:43

Replies: 102

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Tempered Glass is Insanely Expensive - Any Good Sources?

sent you a PM this morning.

16-01-2021, 07:55

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Boat yard in Pensacola

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: Boat yard in Pensacola

When we were there and had to do a bunch of work we used Pensacola Shipyard - (850) 439-1451. It's been a while ( 14 years!) so I would look for current reviews but they were excellent during our...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

16-01-2021, 07:51

Replies: 26

emergency tow

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Posted By Tusitala

Re: emergency tow

No problem, always a pleasure to help out. Just be sure you got at least an unlimited water towing plan, or unlimited gold.

Cheechako - you should double check your card to verify that it says...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

16-01-2021, 07:45

Replies: 4,969

Views: 1,264,590

Posted By Tusitala

Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Yeah, I get it. Like I said originally an inboard is much more realistic on a boat of that displacement. Long ago I met a guy with a 46' Newick 3 Cheers design. He used a 15Hp Johnson for an...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

14-01-2021, 15:45

Replies: 4,969