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    Homemade Trailer Racks

    I looked up Unistrut and it looks interesting. There are quite a lot of choices. Are there any dimensions or grades that you would recommend? I also have a double trailer made out of cut up broken mast sections. One reason that I prefer the triple wooden trailer is that there are far fewer...
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    Homemade Trailer Racks

    Those pictures are of my trailer. If you search for my postings from "bertocci" you should be able to find additional fairly high resolution photos. If you have any questions feel free to email.
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    Fall/Winter - Wetsuits

    Take a look at the following link: http://www.swiftsail.net/ryc_doublehanded/warm.htm In our family with several kids, the challenge is how to cover various conditions as the temperature drops. We use the following: 1) Long sleeve 0.5 mm neoprene top. Lots of brands, Zhik, Gill, NRS...
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    Easy De-power

    You are right that you can cleat two lines (or 3 as we are doing now) on a horn cleat and for me that would work just fine. What I find is that kids in the 80-120 pound range prefer a clam cleat. They can banjo the line and get it tighter with less trouble. Moreover, they find it easier to...
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    Easy De-power

    That is a very interesting solution. It is a little different than what Derek Jackson showed my kids, but a similar concept. We'll probably experiment with it. I believe that this is an area where the class could make a rule change that would simplify the problem particularly for kids and...
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    Triple trailer

    I had posted some pictures of a triple trailer last year. Here are some more pictures fully loaded with 3 boats and 3 Seitech dollies. It was built primarily out of 2x4's on top of a steel trailer. Two of boats are trailered right side up with 1 upside down. The boats rest on fairly long 1x6...
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    News  When are the Junior NAs?

    The web site front page says July 13 and 14 while the notice of race says 14 and 15th. Which is it? Thanks
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    Double decker Trailer.

    I have attached photos of my triple trailer. It starts with 2 4x4 bolted under the frame of the trailer. The uprights and cross pieces are 2x4s that are bolted and gussetted using 3/4inch plywood. I bolted, screwed (drywall screws) and glued the gussets. The two bottom boats are right side...
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    Double decker Trailer.

    I have a double decker trailer for sale and I built a triple this past year. The frame for the double is build out of old masts and booms and rests on a conventional galvanized trailer. The triple is build out of 2x4s and rests on a galvanized trailer. Where are you located. I'm in New...
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    News Lodging at Sunfish Junior NAs - Southold, NY

    I have not actually seen the Junior NOR. All I know is the approximate dates and the location.
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    News  Lodging at Sunfish Junior NAs - Southold, NY

    I'm looking for info and contacts to find a reasonably priced place to stay near Southold. A quick web search turns up a variety of bed and breakfast and fairly expensive hotels. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
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    News  Lodging at Sunfish Junior NAs - Southold, NY

    I'm looking for info and contacts to find a reasonably price place to stay near Southold. A quick web search turns up a variety of bed and breakfast and fairly expensive hotels. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

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