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    Posted: 25 Jun 09 at 2:11pm
I am still waiting for LDC to let me buy one of the new style sails for my next pimp, although i am currently replacing my tape kicker calibration marks with a rather trick metallic red paint!  I'll post some photos when Ive finished.
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Originally posted by DaveL

Seems like no pimping for a while, been some changes on the contender.
It was starting to look a bit tired from many repairs using
uncolourmatched gelcoat and small dinks from 25 years use so it has
gone from the quill silver to a lovely paegant blue along with a full
harken kit out, but that has been gradually added over time.
Pics:
Before with tester patch of primer:
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After a few hours of use of compressor:
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Showing against the colour of the decks:
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3

possibly pimp? mainly unnecessary and pricey

 

443 - Thats my old boat - it had some history (spect upu are aware of)
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Surely that is just the base to start the pimping from?

Looks good, though.
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Posts: 111 		Post Options Post Options   Quote DaveL Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jun 09 at 12:37am
Seems like no pimping for a while, been some changes on the contender.
It was starting to look a bit tired from many repairs using
uncolourmatched gelcoat and small dinks from 25 years use so it has
gone from the quill silver to a lovely paegant blue along with a full
harken kit out, but that has been gradually added over time.
Pics:
Before with tester patch of primer:
Pic
1

After a few hours of use of compressor:
Pic
2

Showing against the colour of the decks:
Pic
3

possibly pimp? mainly unnecessary and pricey

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Originally posted by Smight at BBSC

Originally posted by mike ellis

I've replaced my wire kicker on the 600 with a shiny vectran one I spliced myself and harken-ed the wire blocks, thats just cos the old wire one snapped and I think its more of a bimble than a pimp anyway (although vectran is a bit over the top so maybe...)


I think vectran can count as a pimp if used as a more expensive substitute for a rope that would do the same job for much less

However i got my vectran as an off cut cheap from the interweb so yours counts mine doesn't

it's yellow too, bought out nicely by purple progrip.



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I think if it's a Firefly then flames up the sides are compulsary
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Posts: 1129 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Smight at BBSC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jun 09 at 7:40pm
Originally posted by mike ellis

I've replaced my wire kicker on the 600 with a shiny vectran one I spliced myself and harken-ed the wire blocks, thats just cos the old wire one snapped and I think its more of a bimble than a pimp anyway (although vectran is a bit over the top so maybe...)


I think vectran can count as a pimp if used as a more expensive substitute for a rope that would do the same job for much less

However i got my vectran as an off cut cheap from the interweb so yours counts mine doesn't
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just got a nw boat. a firefly so need some ideas for some pimpness
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I've replaced my wire kicker on the 600 with a shiny vectran one I spliced myself and harken-ed the wire blocks, thats just cos the old wire one snapped and I think its more of a bimble than a pimp anyway (although vectran is a bit over the top so maybe...)
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Posts: 3169 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Merlinboy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jun 09 at 4:40pm

Been to busy sailing to worry about it recently, Loads of people with ideas, not many people actually putting things into practice!  My funds are some what limited at present and this is affecting the next stage of pimping (i have just boaught an old N12 to sail with my wife and daughter)
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