http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/ EnsignSailors Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:35:33 GMT tailgunner496 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1349 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1349 The EPA says no cleaning of anti fouling paints at our yacht club if you can see any color in the water. This precludes using a scotchbrite on VC Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:51:23 GMT tailgunner496 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1348 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1348 #1 Genoas get replaced the most frequently. the rest of the inventory does not generally require as frequent replacement. I buy a new suit of sails every 2 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:27:25 GMT Todd Heywood http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1347 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1347 OR... where do racing sails go when they retire to daysailing? I would think racers would replace their sails often enough that there would be a good number of Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:37:58 GMT tailgunner496 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1346 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1346 Oh good. I'm sure that you'll find it more useful in other projects. I'm so happy that I got mine. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:46:48 GMT alewrie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1345 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1345 To be fair, the Multi-Max wasn't completely useless. I used it with the "rigid scraper" to start the separation of the bedding material. It kind of snuck in Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:43:28 GMT tailgunner496 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1344 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1344 I'm sure that the Multi-Max will come in handy many times over the years, but on this job I'm not surprised that it wasn't the right tool. Good like restoring Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:45:54 GMT alewrie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1343 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1343 I just wanted to thank everyone who responded. I went to the boat this weekend with a bag of "implements of destruction" and removed both coamings. Now that Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:22:48 GMT Zeke Durica http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1342 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1342 Hey Dave Sorry I had so many beautiful shots I had to select only the best shots of Ensigns Sailing. We had a couple of our shot with some buildouts but that Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:28:54 GMT Dave & Carol Miller http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1341 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1341 Zeke, did 177 make the calendar? Dave ... From: zeke.durica To: EnsignSailors@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 11:11 AM Subject: [EnsignSailors] Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:15:23 GMT zeke.durica http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1340 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1340 Just an FYI to all. We have the new Ensign Spars Inc. 2010 Calendars available now. This year they we composed of photos from around the country submitted by Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:28:33 GMT The Dunns http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1339 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1339 Paul: My last "free" Ensign cost me almost $30K, but she's worth it.  I'll be passing through Oxnard this weekend. Can I reach you by phone to get together? Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:43:29 GMT tospappy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1338 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1338 I have started the restoration of Blue Bird (see the album) but looks like another boat project may be taking priority. Anyone interested in taking on the Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:29:20 GMT tospappy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1337 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1337 Out here in So. Cal, I have a single low reef point. The wind can change quickly in the Santa Barbara Channel. It is mostly a safety factor and I seldom Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:09:50 GMT alewrie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1336 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1336 Haven't removed the front screws yet ... I just took a quick peek inside while driving by. I'll be on the lookout for the whole thing dropping into my lap :) , Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:48:43 GMT alewrie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1335 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnsignSailors/message/1335 Hey, thanks for the detailed instructions. I'm gathering up a bag full of potential knives, blades and prying things to take up to the boat next time I get a