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DamonLinkous

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Posted: May 01, 2015 - 01:43 PM

Mark told me yesterday that he plans to try to find another 18HT, so isn't looking to sell his parts just yet.

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millican

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Posted: May 01, 2015 - 04:27 PM

My brother and I were two of the H16s in the 2015DIR. We're both looking for masts in the ATL or NE TN or South Alabama areas if anyone knows of one for sale. Thanks.
pbegle

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Posted: May 01, 2015 - 06:35 PM

Can ship 2 H-16 masts to nearest large town near you for $500 total. See my classified. Pete 909-800-5237
shipchips1

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Posted: May 02, 2015 - 11:15 AM

Someone was asking about GPSs,

I have a Garmin eTrex 20 Velcro-ed to my boom with a bungee lanyard attaching it firmly to the boom. It is cheap and easy to use.

I also have my VHF and iPhone Velcro-ed to the boom with lanyards. They are all out of the way but within easy reach.

Make sure to use the industrial Velcro

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Jim
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tiger2216

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Posted: May 07, 2015 - 01:02 PM

shipchips1Someone was asking about GPSs,

I have a Garmin eTrex 20 Velcro-ed to my boom with a bungee lanyard attaching it firmly to the boom. It is cheap and easy to use.

I also have my VHF and iPhone Velcro-ed to the boom with lanyards. They are all out of the way but within easy reach.

Make sure to use the industrial Velcro

I use a Garmin Quatix (on my wrist) and keep the VHF (small Icom) and Iphone (in waterproof case) in the pockets of my life jacket. No guarantees that I can stay with the boat in a capsize and having communication equipment on my person is critical, as it was for the sailors is this storm.
MN3

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Posted: May 07, 2015 - 05:14 PM

QuoteNo guarantees that I can stay with the boat in a capsize and having communication equipment on my person is critical, as it was for the sailors is this storm.

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goodsailing

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Posted: May 07, 2015 - 09:04 PM

QuoteI also have my VHF and iPhone Velcro-ed to the boom with lanyards. They are all out of the way but within easy reach.

yea if you have extendable rubber arms that can reach out to the boat that is sailing away from you while you're taking a swim you'll be OK but I think not

Edited by goodsailing on May 08, 2015 - 08:46 AM.

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Goodsailing

Laser-Standard Rig (Sold 6/15)
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Balt-Wash Area
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goodsailing

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Posted: May 08, 2015 - 09:30 AM

Here's what goes into finding your butt. I don't think I'd do this work without exposure suit and EPIRB. Guy was pretty creative in saving his own life and he was lucky they hadn't called off the search based upon CG computation of how long one could survive the cold. It's a big ocean. Be careful out there. With the disaster above I would have tried to stay with the wrecked boat if floating. Easier to spot hulls than a head etc..

http://www.nytimes.com/20…eck-in-the-sea.html?_r=0

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Goodsailing

Laser-Standard Rig (Sold 6/15)
H18 (Sold 7/15)
Building 19' Tacking Outrigger
Balt-Wash Area
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