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by fjviola
February 12th, 2015, 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ...... to be continued......... r.a.p.a.y.o.r.
Replies: 26
Views: 21698

Re: ...... to be continued......... r.a.p.a.y.o.r.

Oh, and yes, quality time with a chainsaw can be very therapeutic :D
http://violaphoto.com/pod-08sep17-puckerware.htm
(Three weeks digging out at our Bay House after Hurricane Ike) 8)
Franklin Viola
ARC 2101
by fjviola
February 12th, 2015, 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ...... to be continued......... r.a.p.a.y.o.r.
Replies: 26
Views: 21698

Re: ...... to be continued......... r.a.p.a.y.o.r.

John, No need to apologize for 'anything' Hemingway as he left a legacy well beyond that of his prose. During my own heyday of professional travel, I saluted the great boxer, novelist and bullfighter with his signature Papa Dobles (http://postprohibition.com/recipes/hemingway-daiquiri/) in more than...
by fjviola
February 9th, 2015, 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TSC Heavy-Duty Poly Utility Storage Box, 44 inch
Replies: 4
Views: 6577

Re: TSC Heavy-Duty Poly Utility Storage Box, 44 inch

"J" Apologies for not replying sooner. I am in the middle of re-modeling my home that my folks 'physically' built (Mom mixed the mortar and Dad set the cinderblocks) in 1954. I stayed here during Hurricane Ike as we are the highest natural point on Galveston Bay. Spent three (3) weeks with...
by fjviola
December 21st, 2014, 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TSC Heavy-Duty Poly Utility Storage Box, 44 inch
Replies: 4
Views: 6577

TSC Heavy-Duty Poly Utility Storage Box, 44 inch

If you are looking for a good quality Gear Box to attach to your cat-trailer and/or back of your truck, here ya go: TSC Heavy-Duty Poly Utility Storage Box, 44 inch http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/tractor-supply-coreg%3B-44-in-chest-toolbox Very sturdy, full-body interior (no molded ribs et-al...
by fjviola
October 20th, 2014, 8:00 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Spin pole question
Replies: 13
Views: 12725

Re: Spin pole question

Cyberspeed
Please give me a shout at signature below.
Thanks
franklin VIOLA
ARC 21.01
by fjviola
October 19th, 2014, 7:38 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Spin pole question
Replies: 13
Views: 12725

Re: Spin pole question

Cyberspeed Had a look at the FL 300 website. Wonderful job ya'll did! Please tell Dick Macdonald (Team Turtle Mojo - Cirrus R F18) that I really enjoyed his narrative Turtle Mojo: Race Report .. "how a new guy can get through a race that is normally done by veteran sailors." Informative an...
by fjviola
October 6th, 2014, 8:23 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: What are the benefits of a self tacking jib?
Replies: 32
Views: 29273

What are the benefits of a self tacking jib?

While piloting three SC17's over the last nine years, I too had the same question: "What are the benefits of a self-tacking jib?" Yes, the self-tacking sail area is smaller .. I really liked 'wrapping' my SC17 jib way out to the leeward hull on a beam reach. Were times I wondered if a barb...
by fjviola
August 5th, 2014, 10:20 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Motor Mount
Replies: 4
Views: 6197

Re: Motor Mount

DrJay I had a 1.5HP Mariner on back of my Hobie 21SC that ran like a top. I too considered 'electric' motor for reasons you suggest. However, Size and WEIGHT of required battery easily 'out-weighed' any advantage over gas! Would encourage you to investigate 2-stroke 1.5HP outboard as they are lighte...
by fjviola
July 20th, 2014, 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tubes for Cat-Trax
Replies: 4
Views: 5898

Re: Tubes for Cat-Trax

Kevin
Excellent find!
I will forward these tubes to the Texas City Dike Yacht Club sailors as well.
Thanks!
franklin
by fjviola
July 14th, 2014, 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tubes for Cat-Trax
Replies: 4
Views: 5898

Tubes for Cat-Trax

While the price of new tires (with/without rims) has always been a deterrent to addressing my Cat-Trax ever-increasing 'soggy' performance ... ref: http://www.murrays.com/13-1401-3.html and http://www.murrays.com/13-1401-1.html recently the passing of gas from my old tires became faster than my scub...
by fjviola
June 26th, 2014, 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Wanted to Say Hello
Replies: 5
Views: 6671

Re: Just Wanted to Say Hello

You have made a wise choice Jay K. ! The ARC17 may be simplest 'performance' beach cat available. Once you get a routine down for stepping the mast, you will be off the beach and sailing way sooner than the Nacra's (too much fine tuning required) or Hobies. As well as having a clean and simple tramp...
by fjviola
May 7th, 2014, 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Saturday of the Month (May)
Replies: 1
Views: 3397

1st Saturday of the Month (May)

3 May was our "1st Saturday of the Month" http://tcdyc.com/?q=node/1596 for May 2014 at Texas City Dike. "Conditions almost perfect , wind was a little on the high side for some, but coming straight out of the south kept our side slick till you got out of the protection of the dike. T...
by fjviola
February 18th, 2014, 7:58 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: SC 20 restore part 2
Replies: 44
Views: 42690

Re: SC 20 restore part 2

Mac
Great job on your SC20!
What did you end up deciding for a spinnaker Snuffer System on your "Jousting Pole", as my cat mates comically refer to my 'big' ARC pole :lol:
franklin
by fjviola
December 28th, 2013, 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Foul Weather Gear
Replies: 1
Views: 3391

Foul Weather Gear

Water temp here in Galveston Bay now ranging from 49°-53° .. burrrrr! Was wondering what foul/cold weather gear some of you "faithful" Supercaters wear this time of year? I am in Patagonia gortex waders (waist/chest belt Tight so no 'flooding' if boat flips) with light weight Patagonia cap...
by fjviola
November 10th, 2013, 8:34 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: SC 20 restore part 2
Replies: 44
Views: 42690

Re: SC 20 restore part 2

Mac
Thanks for all the restoration details and photos. You are a great ambassador!
franklin