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by bartvet
Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Best method to secure tackline to kite?
Replies: 2
Views: 5151

Re: Best method to secure tackline to kite?

Ditto. We use the tylaska snap. No snags.
by bartvet
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Sails and Rules
Replies: 2
Views: 4688

Re: Sails and Rules

Bill,

Thanks as usual!

Bart
by bartvet
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Sails & Tuning
Topic: Sails and Rules
Replies: 2
Views: 4688

Sails and Rules

So I have just gone through a rather generous albeit slightly aging sail inventory and have some questions. One of my main sails appears to be in very good shape despite its unknown/unverified age, no certificate, no label, no number. Do I just send it back to the loft for measurement and a certific...
by bartvet
Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Project Costs, Input Welcome
Replies: 6
Views: 5895

Re: Project Costs, Input Welcome

Todd, Yes thanks. Sound advice, I appreciate it. I finally poked around myself. The saildrive seacock is the one in question. And this one is done. Yes, this year I am at the mercy of the yard but I should remind myself I am somewhat lucky. Space around here is non existent this year and I was lucky...
by bartvet
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:52 am
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Project Costs, Input Welcome
Replies: 6
Views: 5895

Re: Project Costs, Input Welcome

Bill, Thanks. I appreciate the input, esp wrt to labor. I am a little overwhelmed so the engine projects I think I will leave to the yard. If my labor is low, then I am not as bad off as I thought. Yes, wasn't sure about the "seacock" either, but didn't want to appear more ignorant (here, ...
by bartvet
Tue Nov 16, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Maintenance Topics
Topic: Project Costs, Input Welcome
Replies: 6
Views: 5895

Project Costs, Input Welcome

Having some work done on my just arrived 2003 #53. I was lucky to find space in a yard close to me, but no outside contractors allowed for working. I knew this going in and was just grateful to find a place where the hauling and launching would be easy and efficient for me. I realize I should expect...