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Andres Chianale
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Old video. But pretty interesting, don't you think?
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Posted : March 23, 2012 8:25 am
(@mystere50xl)
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Is this the same boat? I've had this photo for years.
That's a heck of a climb up to release the upper side stay. At 1:03 in the video it looks like there's a ladder back by the rear beam. <img src="<>/laugh.gif" alt="laugh" title="laugh" height="15" width="15" />

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Posted : March 23, 2012 9:06 am
Andres Chianale
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Clearly the same. Not exactly beautiful.. the colors and

art

I mean..
Looks like they took the mast float out in that one.


 
Posted : March 23, 2012 1:29 pm
TEAMVMG
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Yes, the mast head float was scrapped, Harvey did try a self inflating one too.
I don't think that the adjustable shrouds were on it when I sailed it a couple of years ago either.

k i s s rules


 
Posted : March 24, 2012 8:52 am
(@jimbo633)
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Wouldn't the shroud need to be relaxed at least 8' or so?! Or was there something to make it work in the hull setup?


 
Posted : March 24, 2012 11:02 am
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I would rather have a system that tensions the oposite shroud also which you can re-adjust when the boat is upright. A lot of shock when the rig whips back.


 
Posted : March 24, 2012 6:49 pm
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