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by J Drew
October 2nd, 2013, 7:48 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Another Righting Thread!
Replies: 34
Views: 34491

Re: Another Righting Thread!

Kevin,
Matt explains it on an earlier post labeled "ladder"
It's about the middle of pg 3
by J Drew
September 30th, 2013, 9:00 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: The square top mainsail
Replies: 13
Views: 15073

Re: The square top mainsail

I would think that existing batten location might be a problem ??
When you put the diagonal batten at the top
by J Drew
September 28th, 2013, 7:13 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Another Righting Thread!
Replies: 34
Views: 34491

Re: Another Righting Thread!

That all depends how you look at it. I almost ruined a sail one time when the boat(flipped over) was drifting towards a dock. I would rather spend $200 for the piece of mind, knowing I can get it back up.
by J Drew
September 27th, 2013, 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THe fat lady sings a different tune..............
Replies: 7
Views: 8688

Re: THe fat lady sings a different tune..............

All right, whatever!!

Let's just stick to learning from Bill and leave the Cup alone. ??
by J Drew
September 25th, 2013, 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: America's Cup
Replies: 29
Views: 24217

Re: America's Cup

The opera isn't over 'til the fat lady sings Somewhere in San Francisco there is a big ol' fat girl singing "The Star Spangled Banner" Even if she has an Australian accent, it still sounds good to me! Of course there is no offense intended toward any large ladies out there, 'cause they nee...
by J Drew
September 25th, 2013, 3:56 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: The square top mainsail
Replies: 13
Views: 15073

Re: The square top mainsail

Bill,
After reading part 1 a few times, and now part 2, this explains alot.
Thank you!
by J Drew
September 15th, 2013, 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: America's Cup
Replies: 29
Views: 24217

Re: America's Cup

I'm glad I'm not a dog at your house
by J Drew
September 14th, 2013, 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: America's Cup
Replies: 29
Views: 24217

Re: America's Cup

There was no offense taken and I don't think there's a need to apologize for expressing your opinion. I admire your knowledge of the facts and admit my naive attempt to defend Team USA at a challenging time for them.
by J Drew
September 13th, 2013, 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: America's Cup
Replies: 29
Views: 24217

Re: America's Cup

I understand and agree with that, but what I was saying is that they got used to one set up and then had to learn how to sail without it as the races were taking place
by J Drew
September 12th, 2013, 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: America's Cup
Replies: 29
Views: 24217

Re: America's Cup

I don't know that I agree that the pitchpole that happened so many months ago is effecting them now, except in loss of practice time. I think that after the Artimus accident they started to develop something that the boats needed. Maybe I'm wrong. It's a shame that it was protested and later ruled i...
by J Drew
September 9th, 2013, 8:18 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Rudder Plan Form
Replies: 20
Views: 21561

Re: Rudder Plan Form

Bill, I have been studying your latest posts and I am always glad to learn from you. I think I understand the original question about the leading edge of the rudder being curved back to the trailing edge. At some point you refered to a rudder on one of our boats and if its not all the way down, with...