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| Author: | Windburn [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mast flotation for non-turtling. |
Any new ideas for the mast to keep it from turtling? A year ago, I sold my 16, (sellers remorse big time!) so a week ago, I picked up a 14, can't wait. I've read most of the forum here, great! but a little leary of flippin, so, anybody got an extra Baby Bob or something that would help? Thanks guys, Jim. |
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| Author: | Geoff [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:31 pm ] |
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Many folks use plastic bottles, but I bought a spherical buoy from a sailing gear shop, and cut a slot into it, and tied it on. Works fine, looks better than a bottle. |
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| Author: | Windburn [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:51 pm ] |
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Ok, that's an idea. next run to the shop I'll keep my eye open, thanks. |
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| Author: | gary eudy [ Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:58 pm ] |
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Why fear the TURTLE it is just a part of sailing an is no big deal I have done the Turtle many times and never had a problem getting it back up Gary Hobie 21 SE Sail#415 and Hobie 14T owner Stars and Stripes Former owner HC16 and HC14 |
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| Author: | Windburn [ Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:05 pm ] |
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Not really fearing it, but, why waist time upside down when you can be on top. When I had my 16, as soon as it was over, I'd get on the low hull and bring it back up within minutes. |
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| Author: | Geoff [ Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:11 am ] |
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gary eudy wrote: Why fear the TURTLE it is just a part of sailing an is no big deal I have done the Turtle many times and never had a problem getting it back up
Gary Hobie 21 SE Sail#415 and Hobie 14T owner Stars and Stripes Former owner HC16 and HC14 Yeah, try it with 2 meters of sail in the mud, in 30 kts of wind. Might just change your mind, especially as the mast may then fill with water, and the sail will need cleaning too. |
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