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Beautiful boat, nice work!

Sam

Went to the System Three site and couldn’t find their water born urethane (WR-LPU) that i referenced. Apparently, they have stopped making WR-LPU because of an ingredient supply issue. Looks like...

Matt,

Haven't used Epiphanes, but I believe it offers good UV protection, so it should be fine to finish with several coats of that. If VOC's are an issue in your finishing space, System Three has...

In January, my order seemed to go fine. Today, the status is ‘awaiting fulfillment’. Maybe most of the shirts are stuck behind Yerba Buena island?

Sam

Agree with Ants that Russel is a good resource. After having rolled-and-tipped LP previously, his roller- only method gave me a better surface on my last project. Maybe not so useful if you apply a...

If i recall correctly, this particular Open 50 had a history of rudder bearing issues. Another symptom of low-stiffness structure?

Sam

I hope that you could explain the error on your certificate to the race committee and they would allow you to enter the Corinthians.

Sam

We're at the south end of the Oakland hills and tucked in a valley, so we get a lot of turbulence that makes sensing wind strength and direction difficult. When it is windy, we hear it howling on the...

Any suggestions about how to message a 3BF skipper that is not on the SSS member list - other than bugging the RC?

Sam

Thanks - nice photos

Sam

Jackie,

Sorry, I don’t have an engine for you, or expertise in those issues, but I do have a story. In the late 70’s, we were headed back to San Pedro from Alamitos Bay after some racing on a Cal...

Matt,
Yes, tracks for the #3 and #4 placed just outside the shrouds, roughly mid-way between tracks set along the edge of the cabin house and the toe rail. They are seldom used but are nice if you...

Matt,

I thought I had responded earlier, but guess it didn’t go through. I can’t answer your questions directly because I’ve never paid attention to the numbers. I’ve had a SpeedPuck (GPS) on my...

Geoff,
I don't believe an AIS transponder is required. The 25W VHF with masthead antenna must have DSC. The Horizon GX2400 has DSC and an AIS receiver, and you can get a remote mic for it, with the...

If Bob would prefer to race and you don’t mind working off an O30 (better than swim fins and a rubber duck), we can use Dragonsong. I’ll sign up, but will be flexible about whether to sail or do RC....

Jeff,

Give Ballenger Spars (https://ballengerspars.com/) a call. If i recall correctly, all new standing rigging for my Olson 30 was around $2000, approx five years ago.

Sam

I can help. Let me know what time.

Sam

I prefer GGYC for all the reasons already stated. I would even prefer working from the parking area in front of GGYC, like we did last year.

Sam

Cool project and great work. I hope to see it sailing.

Sam

Sled,

Do you recall the design displacement for ISIS? Did the Burns 30 Skidoo elicit a similar reaction, or had the hockey match settled the issue?

Sam

I do not know the answer, but if one choice in the list had involved a badger, I would have guessed that one. The only place and time I have seen a live badger was at the end of Morro spit at dawn...

1. Bodega Head
2. Duck pond ( aka hole in head)
3. Excavated for a nuclear power station (PG&E)

Sam

I have a 1980 Honolulu Star clipping that quotes Bobbi Tosse as part of the RC at the Nawiliwili finish of the San Francisco to Kauai race. They were working out of a rented camper and old bus! Fair...

Sam McFadden
4700 Commonwealth Drive
Oakland, CA 94605

Thanks! Is there an official Matthew Turner fund?

Jackie - this Sam X. is custodian of the Olson 30 Dragonsong. Although he would be honored to have some genuine sleddog telltales, he is willing to transfer them to you if you promise the make good...