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    instead of smash with big ice-breaker, how about saw and remove ice?

    The Ice pack drift would close up the path.
    Post by: PNW sailor, Oct 3, 2020 in forum: Boat Design
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    AC 36 Foiling Monohulls

    The red object is the reflection of the piece of machinery sitting on the ground below the boat.
    Post by: PNW sailor, Apr 28, 2020 in forum: Sailboats
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    Rob Dennys' unstayed masts

    It looks like the mast prebend and the wind direction from the aft side coming together to get the mast flutter going. Do you know if the housing...
    Post by: PNW sailor, Feb 4, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Rob Dennys' unstayed masts

    on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/B7p3NCuJvGo/
    Post by: PNW sailor, Feb 4, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Bought a sailboat with no markings or info to bear.

    Looks like it might be a Rawson 26, made in the Seattle area in the 60's by Ron Rawson [ATTACH] SailboatData.com - RAWSON 26 Sailboat...
    Post by: PNW sailor, Dec 3, 2019 in forum: Sailboats
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    which will be faster,a catamaran,or 43' IOR racer,or 50' IOR racer

    Having sailed IOR 40's and 50's a lot, and against miscellaneous multi hulls that I'm guessing are faster than the multis you mentioned. The IOR...
    Post by: PNW sailor, Aug 29, 2019 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
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    Boat refrigerator

    If it runs, it's probably low on refrigerant. The seals get hard when not used enough.
    Post by: PNW sailor, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Electrical Systems
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    AC 36 Foiling Monohulls

    Challenger entries vs actual challengers sailing is not the same. Wiki "Initially, fourteen yacht clubs submitted notices of entry within the...
    Post by: PNW sailor, Dec 21, 2018 in forum: Sailboats
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    Electrical tear down 79 s&s swan

    I did a total refit on a 1974 Swan 44 and worked on a number of Swans some years ago. Don't tear out the any wiring yet. You're going find that...
    Post by: PNW sailor, Nov 27, 2018 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Skelaton, no boat, canting foil boat - 1 sailor - Fastest , Long distance

    These guys did it. It took tons of research and lots of cash. [ATTACH] [MEDIA]
    Post by: PNW sailor, Oct 24, 2018 in forum: Boat Design
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    Omnidirectional Fixed Sail?

    I fear you're just going to end up like the sailing jellyfish. On the downwind beach. [MEDIA]
    Post by: PNW sailor, Sep 30, 2018 in forum: Boat Design
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    AC 36 Foiling Monohulls

    First Video proof of concept from sailing illustrated...
    Post by: PNW sailor, Jul 25, 2018 in forum: Sailboats
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    AC 36 Foiling Monohulls

    No Doug, the proper name for the N.Z. boat and team is "Emirates Team New Zealand." The proper name for the Class is "AC 75" The Race is...
    Post by: PNW sailor, Nov 23, 2017 in forum: Sailboats