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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-08-2023, 05:28 |
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,265,028
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Redreuben
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners
For the bow being blown off try a bit of centreboard. On the Corsairs we usually raise main first. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-07-2023, 04:32 |
Replies: 6
Views: 668
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Redreuben
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-06-2023, 19:29 |
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,811
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Redreuben
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-05-2023, 03:58 |
Replies: 69
Views: 11,943
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Redreuben
Re: Why the build quality of cats are deteriorating ?
Epoxy is the highest performing resin no doubt and it is necessary for any boats made of wood. But for composite construction vinyl ester is more than adequate unless your operating at racing... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-05-2023, 05:14 |
Replies: 69
Views: 11,943
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Redreuben
Re: Why the build quality of cats are deteriorating ?
Fibreglass is indestructible when it’s designed to be, if the design fails so does the fibreglass. I worked in fibreglass in my 20’s and early 30’s in my experience laminators were treated with... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-05-2023, 01:59 |
Replies: 22
Views: 2,875
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Design question
I think that was tongue in cheek Adelie And for what it’s worth I haven’t sent scantily clad YouTubers a cent and nor will I. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-03-2023, 19:16 |
Replies: 27
Views: 3,720
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Catamaran Paradox
So choose your dilemma; The ability to slowdown if required Or Not being able to speed up if needed. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-02-2023, 16:23 |
Replies: 71
Views: 8,533
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Resin Types In Catamaran Construction
I’ve used vinylester for pools and spas and also yachts, in both cases the shop had a schedule of bubbling dry air through the resin to keep it mixed and in solution vastly prolonging the shelf life.... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-02-2023, 14:16 |
Replies: 71
Views: 8,533
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Resin Types In Catamaran Construction
No mystery at all, the modern buyer wants European quality at a Chinese price. You get what you pay for. I agree with the poster who suggested getting a quote on 100% vinylester. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-01-2023, 21:46 |
Replies: 321
Views: 57,605
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Redreuben
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-01-2023, 16:27 |
Replies: 26
Views: 2,165
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Sink modification
At some point your boat will be on the market and buyers will look at your “modified “ sink and think “Holy crap what else has he done” ? No. Buy a new sink. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-12-2022, 05:19 |
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,265,028
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-12-2022, 05:43 |
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,265,028
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners
Fasteners. I would be tempted to use composite fasteners, they don’t corrode, they don’t destroy planer blades and their expansion coefficient doesn’t move around and push the screw heads out... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-11-2022, 21:18 |
Replies: 222
Views: 85,342
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Redreuben
Re: No love for trimarans - why?
Probably been in charter ? Quickest way to accelerate wear and tear. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-11-2022, 21:58 |
Replies: 252
Views: 29,578
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Redreuben
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?
To run the hydraulics mostly. No hydraulics no foiling. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-11-2022, 18:36 |
Replies: 252
Views: 29,578
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-11-2022, 18:30 |
Replies: 22
Views: 36,264
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Redreuben
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-11-2022, 18:28 |
Replies: 252
Views: 29,578
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?
Since this thread has now descended to controversy Ill say, Catamarans are for tourists, Trimarans are for sailors. :D |
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-11-2022, 16:26 |
Replies: 56
Views: 5,056
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Finish work destroyed. How to remove epoxy mess?
Re-finishing Acrylic. I worked in plastics shop as a kid, when finishing cut edges they would wet sand through the grades and then at the point you would reach for the buffer, they used an oxy... |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-10-2022, 05:17 |
Replies: 20
Views: 2,851
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: New Sail Wrinkles
If you accepted the lowest quote you got what you paid for. I’d be making noise with the sailmaker. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-10-2022, 18:30 |
Replies: 32
Views: 5,052
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Redreuben
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2022, 19:06 |
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,811
Posted By
Redreuben
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-09-2022, 06:55 |
Replies: 21
Views: 3,859
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Redreuben
Re: Capsized Austrian sailor rescued off Western Australia coast
And on top of that you have Leeuwin current running south against prevailing winds. Can result in some nasty backless waves when beating. |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-09-2022, 21:10 |
Replies: 21
Views: 3,859
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Capsized Austrian sailor rescued off Western Australia coast
Why do these topics always descend into the same tit for tat drivel ? I came looking for the type of cat it was and any other useful info. |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-08-2022, 18:52 |
Replies: 42
Views: 4,226
Posted By
Redreuben
Re: Bottom Cleaner Destroyed Boot Stripe! What Would You Do?
And this is why I don’t work on boats anymore. |
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