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   That's pretty standard in symmetric spinnaker boats. I know we used to have the same in the Kestrel and the Osprey.

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timnoyce Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Aug 04 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote timnoyce Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Pimp Club Posted: 06 Oct 10 at 8:49am
	That's pretty standard in symmetric spinnaker boats. I know we used to have the same in the Kestrel and the Osprey.
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Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 10 at 8:38am
	Then that's definitely the pimpest way I have ever seen for adjusting a figure of eight knot and a bobble
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 9:05pm
	if you slide the track further back the stopper bobbles hit the blocks earlier and as such the pole stays further round. I will probably be told i am wrond now, we are still struggling to get our head round the set-up. Its the most technical boat i have ever owned!!!

alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 8:43pm
	I was going to say "it's a 5oh, why wouldn't they want adjustability?" but then noticed they're turning blocks (the actual sheet blocks are further outboard and fixed). So I'll go with guess B- that the ends of the track are more secure points to actually screw something in, but the centre of the track is where they'd rather the block is?
	-_ Al

Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 8:37pm
	Why are the spinnaker sheet blocks at the back of the boat on longitudinal racks?.. I've tried to thing why and I can't
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 7:13pm
	Alex, Thanks for reminding me about the ad. I did the pro-grip before the nationals early sept. My Crew/Brother had a problem a work and thought he needed his share back. I am glad to say its all sorted now and the boat is NOT for sale. Pimping is firmly back on track i am very pleased to say!!!!

AlexM Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 10 Jan 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 857	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlexM Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 5:49pm
	Russ why you pimping if you are selling? http://sailingdinghies.apolloduck.co.uk/display.phtml?aid=166759

Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 5:03pm
	Next is to tidy this little lot up. Any ideas on what rope to use? I am thinking of going back to excel racing in 90's florecent colours. Oh almost forgot going to order the carbon boom next week:

Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 10 at 5:00pm
	Not really sure if this is classed as pimp or Bimble. But i have finally got round to posting some pics of the 5oh regrip: Before: After:

Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 10 at 6:26pm
	For pure retro confusion you want to go with a single rope colour... And definitely get one of those carbon 'big yellow watch' mounts.
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