SC17 Boston Whaler 82 Upgrades so far

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Seawolfsailing
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SC17 Boston Whaler 82 Upgrades so far

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- reinforced transoms with g10, kevlar
-eliminated throughhulls (use an electric water pump)
-throughull top of rear transoms
- all tangs replaced
- all standing rigging replaced with dyneema
- added decksweeper panel to main
- furling
- take-up for mainsheet & furling line


(tried to add pics but will not work)
T Peterson
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Re: SC17 Boston Whaler 82 Upgrades so far

Post by T Peterson »

Hi there - your pitchpoles are exciting!

Why dyneema instead of wire?

Why the deck sweeper and/or what does it add vs having one more line to manage

Not sure what you mean by electric pump

Thanks for posting. Tom
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