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09-10-2017

02:32 PM - CalebD quoted SkywalkerII in post Re: Long, Rambling Musings on P26 Improvements

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08:57 AM - SVTatia quoted SkywalkerII in post Re: Celestial Navigation

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killarney_sailor liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : Look at that!!!!! The Greek are crazy..or Brave

Ok, as a proud Greek, sailor and psychologist...crazy it is! I love it. I wear around my neck a 2100 year old Greek coin with Tyche on one side (luck) and Astarte standing on a galley, tiller in...
Liked On: 05-10-2013, 08:18 AM
Posted On: 05-08-2013, 07:47 PM
downeast450 liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : Look at that!!!!! The Greek are crazy..or Brave

Ok, as a proud Greek, sailor and psychologist...crazy it is! I love it. I wear around my neck a 2100 year old Greek coin with Tyche on one side (luck) and Astarte standing on a galley, tiller in...
Liked On: 05-09-2013, 05:02 PM
Posted On: 05-08-2013, 07:47 PM
smackdaddy liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : Look at that!!!!! The Greek are crazy..or Brave

Ok, as a proud Greek, sailor and psychologist...crazy it is! I love it. I wear around my neck a 2100 year old Greek coin with Tyche on one side (luck) and Astarte standing on a galley, tiller in...
Liked On: 05-09-2013, 04:35 PM
Posted On: 05-08-2013, 07:47 PM
bljones liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : That can't be good..... right?

I agree with Paul. Over drill to get some more information. I would over drill the size anyway so I could fill it with thickened epoxy and make a new hole. It will be stronger and water tight. ...
Liked On: 04-07-2013, 10:06 AM
Posted On: 04-07-2013, 07:33 AM
joebeach liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : Full or fin keel?

Arja Good answer! Tartan 27, keel centerboard. Draws 3' 2" board up, 6'4" board down. Very happy with the compromise. Enough performance, nice motion, gets in the skinny water. All boats...
Liked On: 02-26-2013, 09:29 PM
Posted On: 05-15-2012, 07:24 PM
smackdaddy liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : If you don't sail...you're a freakin' moron.

Smack has provided a public service announcement! I would add that maybe its not about intelligence - idiot, moron, imbecile - but maybe, just maybe, its about spirit/soul. You gotta feel it! ...
Liked On: 11-14-2012, 10:08 PM
Posted On: 11-14-2012, 08:16 PM
jimrafford liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : Boarding and rafting to stranger's boats.

For what it's worth, I've never seen this done in the Long Island Sound area. I've circled around, waiting for dock space. Rafting only occurs among friends or social gatherings on moorings.
Liked On: 10-17-2012, 07:35 AM
Posted On: 10-17-2012, 06:20 AM
MastUndSchotbruch liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : Alcohol stoves in use?

This is one issue that always baffles me. People rush to put propane on their boat to cook with but are terrified of Atomic 4 gas engines! Propane goes BOOM on some poor souls boat every year but...
Liked On: 09-13-2012, 08:02 PM
Posted On: 09-09-2012, 08:04 AM
CapnBones liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : Alcohol stoves in use?

This is one issue that always baffles me. People rush to put propane on their boat to cook with but are terrified of Atomic 4 gas engines! Propane goes BOOM on some poor souls boat every year but...
Liked On: 09-10-2012, 09:03 AM
Posted On: 09-09-2012, 08:04 AM
cd66312 liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : Chainplate\Bulkhead Rebuild - Experienced Help Appreciated

I just rebuilt the chainplates bulkheads on my 1966 Tartan 27. There's plent of advice out there, so here's what I did. Measured and cut 1/2 marine ply. Painted with a coat of epoxy. Covered in...
Liked On: 08-15-2012, 05:47 PM
Posted On: 08-15-2012, 05:32 PM
jppp liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : SailNet. It ain't what it used to be?

This thread reminds me of the assisted living center and nursing home where I see patients as a psychologist... For the twelve years I've been there, I've noticed a consistent pattern. When new...
Liked On: 07-22-2012, 07:40 PM
Posted On: 07-21-2012, 08:19 AM
MedSailor liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : SailNet. It ain't what it used to be?

This thread reminds me of the assisted living center and nursing home where I see patients as a psychologist... For the twelve years I've been there, I've noticed a consistent pattern. When new...
Liked On: 07-22-2012, 12:23 AM
Posted On: 07-21-2012, 08:19 AM
smackdaddy liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : SailNet. It ain't what it used to be?

This thread reminds me of the assisted living center and nursing home where I see patients as a psychologist... For the twelve years I've been there, I've noticed a consistent pattern. When new...
Liked On: 07-21-2012, 11:05 AM
Posted On: 07-21-2012, 08:19 AM
Cherp liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : SailNet. It ain't what it used to be?

This thread reminds me of the assisted living center and nursing home where I see patients as a psychologist... For the twelve years I've been there, I've noticed a consistent pattern. When new...
Liked On: 07-21-2012, 09:01 AM
Posted On: 07-21-2012, 08:19 AM
Tempest liked post by SkywalkerII On thread : ATN Gale Sail

I use the Gale Sail on my Tartan 27. I've had a few occasions to use it. I had no problem bending it on in 35-45 kts when the remnants of hurricane Ivan came through. I have a deep second reef in my...
Liked On: 07-18-2012, 06:02 AM
Posted On: 07-17-2012, 08:38 PM

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