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The Top 10 Worst Suggestings from the Hobie Mailing List

"Well... ok... if you say so..."

By Bill Mattson

10. Using a 400 psi air compressor with sealed hull plug adapter to find leaks.

9. Fixing your tramp with heavy duty scotch tape.

8. Polishing your hulls with a circular sander loaded with 40 grit.

7. Using "Phil's twin anvil method" to right your boat solo.

6. Trailer, Smailer! Mounting removable furniture castings on your hulls for towing.

5. Reducing the amount of water in your hulls by filling them with rocks.

4. Reducing the amount of water in your mast by filling it with rocks.

3. Staying warm on the tramp by wearing 3 wools sweaters and a parka.

2. Increasing "trapped out" footing by wearing wide sole, leather wingtips.

1. Replacing all of your pins with quick release tooth picks.

Bill Mattson at mattson@earthlink.net

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