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Recent content by Sam Vickery

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    The Awkwardness of Prop Walk, Illustrated [and Propeller Choices]

    It is wise to develop boat handling skills and to know how your boat responds. If possible could your friend request to be moved to a different slip where it would be a little easier to dock? Sam North Star 1986 32-3 Universal 25 Dana Point, California
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    Main Halyard raising- last 3 ft

    No. I mean the main sheet. I will check the vang tension the next time I am out (tomorrow). That may do away with the need to "ease" the main sheet the next time.
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    Main Halyard raising- last 3 ft

    Hello Rick, I experienced the same difficulty on my 1986 32-3. I released the tension on the main sheet during the last 3 feet of hoist. This allowed the boom to raise a little and it did the trick of me. I also use MacLube and that helps as well. Good luck. Sam 1986 32-3 Universal M25 Dana...
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    Mast Boot wrap

    Many years ago (advanced age does not allow to remember when exactly) I use Spartite on my 1986 32-3. Fantastic stuff. no leaks and the mast is still up. Sam 1986 32-3 M25 engine Dana Point, Ca.
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    Time for Bottom Paint

    Thanks 1911tex, Great suggestion. Just checked with Interlux and they are recommending 1 bottom coat for recoat and 2 bottom coats for new. I will be using Interlux Ultra. So one coat it is.
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    Time for Bottom Paint

    My diver tells me it is time for bottom paint. The boatyard is telling me two coats on the bottom and three at the water line and leading edge. Another boatyard is saying one coat on the bottom and two coats at the water line is recommended. What say the experts on the number of coats? Thanks...
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    E 32 Hull Wiki

    1986 #684 E 32-3 "North Star" Dana Point, Ca. Deep Keel
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    E 32 Hull Wiki

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    Portable air conditioners

    It is becoming a bit warm in the cabin and I am considering a very small portable "swamp cooler" a/c unit. We use a couple of fans and that certainly helps. Cooling things down would be even nicer. The Blaux is on my list ($89). It is small and has a battery that can be recharged. My concern...
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    Dinghy Poll

    Todd, We have a Mercury inflatable (about 8.5 feet) with an air floor. It is light weight, tracks well with the inflatable keel but..............you must be very careful about placing things that may puncture the floor. Don't ask me how I know this. It is easy to tow. I would suggest the...
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    Rules for scattering human ashes at sea

    A dear neighbor of mine ask if I would take he (96 years old) his son and daughter out to scatter his wife's remains. She was 93 and loved the ocean. Are there any restrictions regarding this? 2 miles out? 3 miles out? Do so and don't tell anyone? Sam 1986 32-3 North Star Dana Point, Ca
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    32-3 arched ft cockpit cushion

    John, I have a single cushion that covers the aft cockpit seat on our 1986 32-3. It came with the boat, so I have no idea where it was purchased. I do not think it would be difficult to make (if you are good at those things). I am also in Dana Point. If you are interested, I would be...
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    Renting in Amsterdam

    We are off to Amsterdam in a couple of weeks and looking to rent a sailboat for a day. Any experience/suggestions for rental companies and where might be the best place to start. There will be four of us on board, but I will be single handing the boat. Thanks, Sam
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    Water Tankage Questions, E-35-2

    No functioning bow tank? Christian, Hmm...........sailing to Hawaii with only 30 gallons of water? 15 gallons on starboard and 15 gallons on port? Did you have a watermaker or just an ample supply of gin? Beam Winds, Sam North Star 32-3 #684
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