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Originally Posted by cnc33voodoo
From reading a couple of your "thrift" lectures I doubt anyone should take advise from someone who does all their marine shopping at home depot, walmart or the scrapyard.
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Why ignore his advice just because he's found lower cost sources of materials? I think Tager's "thrift lectures" are some of the best information I've seen on this forum. Especially the idea of DIY galvanized
rigging- which is cheaper, safer, and longer lasting than stainless steel standing
rigging although messier and higher maintenance.
Common sense, craftsmanship skills, and some basic raw materials that can be obtained for free or very cheap are all one needs to build or maintain a sailboat. Expensive new stuff is a nice luxury for those who can afford it, but are unnecessary to people who have more time than money, and want to go sailing anyways.