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by Kevin Keller
August 7th, 2017, 7:49 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Tubular batten cap adhesive???
Replies: 2
Views: 4356

Re: Tubular batten cap adhesive???

Tom uses hot glue. I have tried it and it works well. Nice and quick.
by Kevin Keller
August 7th, 2017, 7:45 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Kevlar fabric tape on keels
Replies: 2
Views: 4651

Re: Kevlar fabric tape on keels

I bring an anchor and try to leave it in the water if I can. Depending on the wind. Bill is right about sanding. When I was repairing the beam saddles on my 20 I came across Kevlar in that area. At first I didn't know what it was but figured it out. It does fuzz up when sanding. It also has a proble...
by Kevin Keller
August 4th, 2017, 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre-Bend
Replies: 9
Views: 11211

Re: Pre-Bend

Bill, This is the first time I have ever read an explanation like that. The Supercat was the first catamaran I bought, so I wasn't exposed to any other information from other boats. The SC has taught me a lot bout sailing. I look back at some of the racing I did in college and I see I had no clue to...
by Kevin Keller
August 3rd, 2017, 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pre-Bend
Replies: 9
Views: 11211

Re: Pre-Bend

Hey Bill, Thanks for explaining prebend. I and many others didn't understand that. I was thought it was for flattening the sail to take the power out of a sail. I wish (and maybe it does exist) this website had the ability to tell people when there are new posts. I have been quite busy lately and ha...
by Kevin Keller
May 22nd, 2017, 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring Races
Replies: 10
Views: 11068

Re: Spring Races

Looking forward to seeing the video. Was it your boat Bill?

Thanks for the update.

Kevin
by Kevin Keller
April 12th, 2017, 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Engine
Replies: 2
Views: 4830

Re: New Engine

Nice looking boat! Who painted it?
by Kevin Keller
November 5th, 2016, 3:26 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Spinnaker Theory
Replies: 14
Views: 14672

Re: Spinnaker Theory

Rich,

Thanks for the information. Sounds like it was an exciting race.

I've ordered a TDF from Tom and look forward to getting it. One of these days I would love to get a ride on a 27 or 30. I wish one would fit in at my club.

Thanks,

Kevin
by Kevin Keller
October 31st, 2016, 5:44 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Spinnaker Theory
Replies: 14
Views: 14672

Re: Spinnaker Theory

Thanks Bruiser. Good to hear. I'd love to see a picture of a 27 with a spinnaker. Where are you located?
by Kevin Keller
October 29th, 2016, 7:32 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Spinnaker Theory
Replies: 14
Views: 14672

Re: Spinnaker Theory

Thanks Mac. Too bad you are selling it. I am asking $10k for mine out here in Oahu after putting $19k into it. Hard to find a place to keep it though. Our club is full at the moment.

Kevin
by Kevin Keller
October 28th, 2016, 5:55 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Square Top vs Pin Head
Replies: 25
Views: 24788

Re: Square Top vs Pin Head

Hi Bill, Regarding posting pictures. I use an Apple but I would think it is similar to using a PC. I hit the "Attachments" link, then "Add files" and then navigate through my computer to find the picture and select it. I don't type in anything. I haven't done it in a while but le...
by Kevin Keller
October 28th, 2016, 10:39 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Spinnaker Theory
Replies: 14
Views: 14672

Re: Spinnaker Theory

I finally got the opportunity to use the spinnaker. It was in about 11-13 kt winds. We used the supplied bag for launching and retrieving it. It was fun and I look forward to trying it again when i can. I have to say it was a mess of lines on my deck. I plan on purchasing a top down furler for it fr...
by Kevin Keller
October 28th, 2016, 10:29 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Square Top vs Pin Head
Replies: 25
Views: 24788

Re: Square Top vs Pin Head

Bill, In your locked post you mention tightening the downhaul will open the leach. I have Aquarius supplied Kevlar sails on my 20 and 22. Tom says to tighten the downhaul just enough to get the wrinkles out. I'm wondering with such a strong material does that still apply to the Kevlar sails? Thanks ...
by Kevin Keller
October 28th, 2016, 10:04 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: The Leader and the Followers
Replies: 7
Views: 8062

Re: The Leader and the Followers

Huge hull volume.

Self rotating mast.

Under tramp sheets etc.
by Kevin Keller
September 27th, 2016, 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What year is my SC17 ? And hull repair issue
Replies: 15
Views: 17088

Re: What year is my SC17 ? And hull repair issue

You can search for a post called "Refurbishing SC20" to see what I did. There is a picture of basically what Matt described when I did some repairs on my hulls.
Kevin
by Kevin Keller
September 27th, 2016, 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sailing, Vacations and Physics
Replies: 3
Views: 5237

Re: Sailing, Vacations and Physics

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.