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That doesn’t really look like Dacron to me. Could it be Kevlar? That would explain the color - Kevlar laminates usually have exactly... -
CCalif. Ted replied to the thread Sail condition.Color, PHRF number, tell tale window and wear panels at spreaders make it look like a laminate 150 someone got for racing.
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Sail condition.The head and clew look like they are reinforced with Kevlar, the rest of the sail looks like a Dacron laminate. If it is a laminate...
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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Sail condition.That doesn’t really look like Dacron to me. Could it be Kevlar? That would explain the color - Kevlar laminates usually have exactly... -
We just launched our new-to-us Raya for the first time, and in so doing, I guess we've joined the ranks of the "Our first cruising boat... -
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No reason not to try them. Yes, they have probably lost some shape, but I would certainly go sailing first. Learn more about the boat...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread New sailor, 2 boat options, need quick advice..Tanzer had a reputation for building solid well performing boats. Construction was robust. The 29 came out just before the collapse of...
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thinwater replied to the thread Sail condition.No reason not to try them. Yes, they have probably lost some shape, but I would certainly go sailing first. Learn more about the boat... -
There were two supports but I have removed one. They can be taken away with push of the button. Good design./ik
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jssailem reacted to Drinky Crow's post in the thread New sailor, 2 boat options, need quick advice. with
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I was looking into Tanzer 7.5s years ago and they were thought of like my old SJ24, a bit tippy, then.... -
Ddlochner replied to the thread Looking for a stern chock from a late 70's Columbia 8.7 (may be others).A photo would help a lot.
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Sail condition.They are probably pretty old and blown out. If the boat is in the water you can hoist them to see what the shape looks like. Or if you...
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jssailem reacted to arlandzatania's post in the thread New sailor, 2 boat options, need quick advice. with Like.
Thank you everyone so far, I appreciate the help through this and realize I did leave out some context: C30 is MKII from 1988 T29 1986...
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kappykaplan replied to the thread Sail condition.I would take it to your local sail loft to inspect, then figure out if it's worth keeping. -
shemandr replied to the thread New sailor, 2 boat options, need quick advice..Evidently listing port doesn't agree with me about the Tanzer being tender. but I was comparing and commenting between those two boats...
