http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/ The V-32 Model Yacht Online Group Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:00:35 GMT v32ologist http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1288 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1288 I created a new video of my "Purple Flirp" V-32 for YouTube. If you are wanting to see one underway, or get someone interested in building a V-32 or sailing Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:18:53 GMT John Davis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1287 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1287 ... David, The procedure to adopt the two proposal to change the V-32 Rules is straightforward. Your Official 2009 AMYA Ballot will be on the back side of the Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:12:32 GMT David Armstrong http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1286 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1286 ... I like the tie-wrapped sponge idea, Phil. And, I think that silicone as a sealant for the keel is a better plan than epoxy. The keel should be removable Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:06:57 GMT David Armstrong http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1285 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1285 I see that a proposed rules change would allow a jib topping lift. What are the procedures for considering/implementing such a change? Thu, 21 May 2009 18:39:30 GMT Stephen Pratt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1284 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1284 For what it's worth, and I'm going to do it religeously from now on, check the Mast step on your rig for cracks. My V-32 was dis-masted because the wood Wed, 20 May 2009 16:00:12 GMT chiefpa17 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1283 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1283 I've been sailing at Delia Park and am getting tired of fighting the geese and their droppings. Anyone know of a sailing pond in Northern Macomb County, Mi. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:36:01 GMT Walter Hansen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1282 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1282 I should try that. I once came in with water almost reaching the electronics. Of course I was playing in 20kt winds and having fun submarining wing on wing. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:48:14 GMT Philip Trask http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1281 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1281 ... I sealed mine a while ago, with clear silicone and have not had any problems with leakage. Occasionally, water comes in over the top under hard sailing Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:11:29 GMT olthump http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1280 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1280 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:44:24 GMT D. Haggart http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1279 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1279 I have proposed a V-32 rule change which would allow permanent attachment and/or sealing the hull-keel joint as you have done. The ballot should appear in the Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:41:49 GMT olthump http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1278 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1278 Hello, Ya'll After too many years of wondering about the hobby, I have finally taken the plunge. Dang, what I've been missing. Like many others, I started Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:56:50 GMT v32ologist http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1277 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1277 Our annual Spring Fling V32 Regatta is April 25th at beautiful Avon Town Park Lake in Avon, Indiana. This year we moved it up a month and its our first regatta Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:53:43 GMT Rod Carr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1276 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1276 Kris: Thanks for your offer of help. I am pleased to say that a whole bunch of skippers provided comments, data and even a set of patterns from the Class Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:42:45 GMT Kris http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1275 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1275 Has anyone helped you out? I just checked in for the first time in a couple of months. If you still need this info, I can measure the sails around 10pm Eastern Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:14:41 GMT Rod Carr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1274 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thev32yachtclub/message/1274 Gentlemen: I am in dire need of the sail dimensions for the V-32. Length of each sail edge, and numbers for the mainsail leech roach and jib leech roach will