Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

[Derek Kennedy via CnC-List]

I have been using the main sheet eye as attachment for my temporary
preventers, but the angle to the toe rail is far from 90 degrees. If I can
find a way to create a new, strong attachment point aft of the vang
attachment eye, then I think I'll get a better angle.

In a Nov-Dec 1998 article in Good Old Boat, Jerry Powlas describes a rig on
his 30, which is basically 2 vangs. One attaches to the port toe rail and
the other to the starboard. The vang line is one piece which runs back to
the cockpit, along the transom and back on the opposite side. He can
tension it to either side and cleat it.

On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 10:56 AM, Neil Andersen <
neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Not sure I follow.  Considering that the toe rail as holes from bow to
> stern, I can get a perpendicular angle in both dimensions and in a shorter
> distance than at the end of the boom.
>
> We typically don't use a preventer un less we are in a broad reach or run
> with the boom out a good way.
>
> Neil
> C 32
>
> Neil Andersen
> 20691 Jamieson Rd
> Rock Hall, MD 21661
> --
> *From:* Gary Smith 
> *Sent:* Saturday, July 15, 2017 4:29:44 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Neil Andersen; Tortuga
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1
>
> There are some who advocate against using the vang attachment point and if
> you think about it, it makes sense.
>
> The vang is too close to the mast so all of the force on the sail will
> result in huge leverage forces. I've heard of broken booms as a result.
>
> The ideal is to use the main sheet eye so long as you can get enough of an
> angle on the preventer line - as close as perpendicular to the boom as
> possible.
>
> On 15 Jul 2017 4:21 am, "Neil Andersen via CnC-List" <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> I assume you have a hard vang?   We have one made of line an use it as
>> the preventer.  We un clear it from the base of the mast and run it over to
>> the toe rail.
>>
>> Neil C 32
>>
>> Neil Andersen, M.Sc., CISSP, CISM
>> Auburn, NY 13021
>> --
>> *From:* CnC-List  on behalf of Tortuga
>> via CnC-List 
>> *Sent:* Friday, July 14, 2017 8:58:17 PM
>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> *Cc:* Tortuga
>> *Subject:* Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1
>>
>> I'm looking for advice please. I've been thinking for a while about
>> installing permanent preventers or a boom brake on my 30. In the meantime I
>> attach a preventer, when I think it's required, to either the mainsheet eye
>> or to the vang attachment.
>>
>> This week, as I was moving the preventer, we were overtaken by a rain
>> squall which resulted in a nasty gybe. Nobody was injured, but it scared me
>> into rethinking my preventer.
>>
>> Our boom has 2 eyes: one at the end, where the mainsheet attaches and the
>> other about a third of the length from the mast, where the vang attaches.
>> I'd like to make a third attachment for a preventer or boom brake about
>> half way along the boom, but I don't know how to do it. A bale, I think,
>> will not withstand the lateral strain of a gybe. A friend recommended a
>> T-ball fitting, but it also is made to withstand strain from one direction
>> only, I think.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a fitting that will attach to the boom and withstand
>> the strain of a forced gybe? Also is there collected wisdom about
>> preventers vs boom brakes, etc.?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Derek
>> Tortuga, C 30 mk1 #553
>> Ballantynes Cove, NS
>>
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>>


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Re: Stus-List Climate Control on board - looking for suggestions

[Neil Andersen via CnC-List]

We got a small 120v window unit and built a bracket for the companion way

Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661

From: CnC-List  on behalf of David Kaseler via 
CnC-List 
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 12:43:42 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: David Kaseler
Subject: Re: Stus-List Climate Control on board - looking for suggestions

What about a wind scoop? We built one for our black hulled boat SLY. Works 
pretty good here in the northwest.
Dave.
1975 C 33 SLY

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 15, 2017, at 9:28 AM, kelly petew via CnC-List 
> wrote:


Hello Listers,

On these really, hot days here on the Chesapeake, I am looking  for ways to 
best cool the interior of my C 30-2, but I can't afford to give up interior 
space for a "built-in" air-conditioning system. Nor, can I afford to store 
below one of those Cruise-Air Units that go in the forward hatch.   So far, 
I've found a 5K btu Frigidaire unit on both  Amazon and Lowe's, and also a 
12volt DC unit [but I think this is one of those evaporative coolers that 
requires a water supply and it's very pricey at nearly $300].


Has anyone had success with a small portable, window unit and care to share 
their experiences??  Thx!!!


Pete W.


Siren Song

C 30-2

Deltaville, VA.


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Re: Stus-List Climate Control on board - looking for suggestions

[Gary Nylander via CnC-List]

I used to go up to Baltimore each Labor day weekend for the Indy Car races.
Hot.. I took a small 120v window unit and built a platform for the foredeck
to mount it over the hatch with a couple of side pieces (and a little duct
tape). Stuffed enough air in there to keep the cabin cool. As it came apart,
it was easier to store in the lazerette.

 

Gary

30-1

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of kelly
petew via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 12:28 PM
To: cnc-list 
Cc: kelly petew 
Subject: Stus-List Climate Control on board - looking for suggestions

 

Hello Listers,

On these really, hot days here on the Chesapeake, I am looking  for ways to
best cool the interior of my C 30-2, but I can't afford to give up
interior space for a "built-in" air-conditioning system. Nor, can I afford
to store below one of those Cruise-Air Units that go in the forward hatch.
So far, I've found a 5K btu Frigidaire unit on both  Amazon and Lowe's, and
also a 12volt DC unit [but I think this is one of those evaporative coolers
that requires a water supply and it's very pricey at nearly $300].  

 

Has anyone had success with a small portable, window unit and care to share
their experiences??  Thx!!!

 

Pete W.

 

Siren Song

C 30-2

Deltaville, VA.

 

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Re: Stus-List Climate Control on board - looking for suggestions

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Have you looked at a split AC system?  They take up less space in the cabin.

Have you looked at installing a unit under the V-berth?

Otherwise, a 120 VAC window unit in the companionway is an inexpensive
solution.  Seen a bunch of them here on the Gulf Coast.  Keep in mind,
storing one of those is about the same as storing one of the carry on types.

Dennis C.

On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 11:28 AM, kelly petew via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hello Listers,
>
> On these really, hot days here on the Chesapeake, I am looking  for ways
> to best cool the interior of my C 30-2, but I can't afford to give up
> interior space for a "built-in" air-conditioning system. Nor, can I
> afford to store below one of those Cruise-Air Units that go in the forward
> hatch.   So far, I've found a 5K btu Frigidaire unit on both  Amazon and
> Lowe's, and also a 12volt DC unit [but I think this is one of those
> evaporative coolers that requires a water supply and it's very pricey at
> nearly $300].
>
>
> Has anyone had success with a small portable, window unit and care to
> share their experiences??  Thx!!!
>
>
> Pete W.
>
>
> Siren Song
>
> C 30-2
>
> Deltaville, VA.
>
>
>
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Stus-List Climate Control on board - looking for suggestions

[kelly petew via CnC-List]

Hello Listers,

On these really, hot days here on the Chesapeake, I am looking  for ways to 
best cool the interior of my C 30-2, but I can't afford to give up interior 
space for a "built-in" air-conditioning system. Nor, can I afford to store 
below one of those Cruise-Air Units that go in the forward hatch.   So far, 
I've found a 5K btu Frigidaire unit on both  Amazon and Lowe's, and also a 
12volt DC unit [but I think this is one of those evaporative coolers that 
requires a water supply and it's very pricey at nearly $300].


Has anyone had success with a small portable, window unit and care to share 
their experiences??  Thx!!!


Pete W.


Siren Song

C 30-2

Deltaville, VA.

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Re: Stus-List Traveler for C 35 Mk II

[Sylvain Laplante via CnC-List]

Hi,Took a few pictures yesterday to show my Lewmar setup, never used a photo 
display site before so I hope access will work ( Google  10 new photos added to 
shared album )

Still working on my boat so just focus on sailing hardware please   :-)

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On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 10:12:27 AM GMT-4, Sean Richardson via CnC-List 
 wrote:


Hi Sylvain,

 

I’m looking to upgrade the original pin stop traveler on my27 mkIII. How well 
did the Lewmar fit down in the original track recess anddoes it clear the 
cockpit lockers on either side no problem? Would you happen tohave any pictures?

 

 

Sean

C 27 MKIII

LYNX

On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 7:37 PM, Sylvain Laplante via CnC-List 
 wrote:

Hi, you may also want to take a look at Lewmar, their #1 model is fine on my 27 
( up to 36 feet supposedly), it runs on Torlon bearings an requires no 
drilling. Price was 400 can$ 3 years ago.Sylvain C 27 mkIII

Envoyé de mon iPhone
Le 2 mai 2017 à 07:58, Joel Aronson via CnC-List  a 
écrit :


I had a Harken.  Garhauer is 1/3 the price.
Joel
On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 12:30 AM Jim Watts via CnC-List  
wrote:

Harken Big Boat Traveler system, if you have a spare G-note or two lying in 
between the cushions on your couch. The original Schaefer stuff is obsolete at 
best, and not worth repairing. 

Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
C 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC

On 1 May 2017 at 19:10, Jean-Guy Nadeau via CnC-List  
wrote:

My track slide is very difficult to move. The wheels are worn and do not turn 
easily any more. Has anyone found a suitable replacement system or parts to 
repair the existing system?


Cheers, J-G 

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Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

[Gary Nylander via CnC-List]

I put a bail on the boom about half way back. The clip on the preventer line 
goes from that, forward to a snatch block on the rail just in front of the 
shrouds, and then back to a cleat mounted on the cabin top. In my opinion, the 
preventer is to prevent a swinging boom, not to stop one. When going down wind, 
the preventer goes on and holds the boom in place so it never gets loose enough 
to swing with any force.

 

So far, so good, for 20+ years.

 

Gary

30-1

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Smith 
via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 4:30 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Gary Smith ; Tortuga 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

 

There are some who advocate against using the vang attachment point and if you 
think about it, it makes sense. 

 

The vang is too close to the mast so all of the force on the sail will result 
in huge leverage forces. I've heard of broken booms as a result.

 

The ideal is to use the main sheet eye so long as you can get enough of an 
angle on the preventer line - as close as perpendicular to the boom as possible.

 

On 15 Jul 2017 4:21 am, "Neil Andersen via CnC-List"  > wrote:

I assume you have a hard vang?   We have one made of line an use it as the 
preventer.  We un clear it from the base of the mast and run it over to the toe 
rail. 

 

Neil C 32

 

Neil Andersen, M.Sc., CISSP, CISM
Auburn, NY 13021

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From: CnC-List  > on behalf of Tortuga via CnC-List 
 >
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 8:58:17 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com  
Cc: Tortuga
Subject: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1 

 

I'm looking for advice please. I've been thinking for a while about installing 
permanent preventers or a boom brake on my 30. In the meantime I attach a 
preventer, when I think it's required, to either the mainsheet eye or to the 
vang attachment.  

 

This week, as I was moving the preventer, we were overtaken by a rain squall 
which resulted in a nasty gybe. Nobody was injured, but it scared me into 
rethinking my preventer.

 

Our boom has 2 eyes: one at the end, where the mainsheet attaches and the other 
about a third of the length from the mast, where the vang attaches. I'd like to 
make a third attachment for a preventer or boom brake about half way along the 
boom, but I don't know how to do it. A bale, I think, will not withstand the 
lateral strain of a gybe. A friend recommended a T-ball fitting, but it also is 
made to withstand strain from one direction only, I think.

 

Can anyone recommend a fitting that will attach to the boom and withstand the 
strain of a forced gybe? Also is there collected wisdom about preventers vs 
boom brakes, etc.? 

 

Thanks

Derek

Tortuga, C 30 mk1 #553

Ballantynes Cove, NS


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Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

[Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List]

I have a DIY boom break. You just need a figure 8 climbing descender and a 
heavy line (1/2" or more). Descender is attaches to where your vang is on the 
boom and the line goes through the descender and attaches to two toe rails. In 
case of a gybe your boom will very slowing move over. Much nicer than a 
traditional preventer.

PS: I'm not sure about a "permanent" preventer though. I think it would be a 
tripping hazard!

Aaron
79 30-1
Admiral Maggie
Annapolis, MD

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From: Tortuga via CnC-List >
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 8:59 PM
Subject: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1
To: >
Cc: Tortuga >


I'm looking for advice please. I've been thinking for a while about installing 
permanent preventers or a boom brake on my 30. In the meantime I attach a 
preventer, when I think it's required, to either the mainsheet eye or to the 
vang attachment.

This week, as I was moving the preventer, we were overtaken by a rain squall 
which resulted in a nasty gybe. Nobody was injured, but it scared me into 
rethinking my preventer.

Our boom has 2 eyes: one at the end, where the mainsheet attaches and the other 
about a third of the length from the mast, where the vang attaches. I'd like to 
make a third attachment for a preventer or boom brake about half way along the 
boom, but I don't know how to do it. A bale, I think, will not withstand the 
lateral strain of a gybe. A friend recommended a T-ball fitting, but it also is 
made to withstand strain from one direction only, I think.

Can anyone recommend a fitting that will attach to the boom and withstand the 
strain of a forced gybe? Also is there collected wisdom about preventers vs 
boom brakes, etc.?

Thanks
Derek
Tortuga, C 30 mk1 #553
Ballantynes Cove, NS


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Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

[Antoine Rose via CnC-List]

On my boat, I installed two spinnaker pole downhauls, one on each side of the 
boat, on a block attached close to the bow. These downhaul then head back to 
the cockpit. I use these downhaul for the spinnaker of course, but also as a 
preventer, attached to the main sheet eye at the end of the boom. When jibbing, 
I bring back the boom in the center, which allow me to disconnect the preventer 
and attached the other one, granted that the line is long enough to do that. 
The preventer going back to the bow and attached at the end of the boom 
provides the best angle and a strong and safe attachement, with no risk of 
bending the boom.
The other option is a boom brake such as Walder
http://www.boom-brake-walder.com/ 
or Wichard:
http://marine.wichard.com/fiche-A%7CWICHARD%7C7150-02030300-ME.html 


Antoine
C 30 Cousin



> Le 14 juil. 2017 à 20:58, Tortuga via CnC-List  a 
> écrit :
> 
> I'm looking for advice please. I've been thinking for a while about 
> installing permanent preventers or a boom brake on my 30. In the meantime I 
> attach a preventer, when I think it's required, to either the mainsheet eye 
> or to the vang attachment. 
> 
> This week, as I was moving the preventer, we were overtaken by a rain squall 
> which resulted in a nasty gybe. Nobody was injured, but it scared me into 
> rethinking my preventer.
> 
> Our boom has 2 eyes: one at the end, where the mainsheet attaches and the 
> other about a third of the length from the mast, where the vang attaches. I'd 
> like to make a third attachment for a preventer or boom brake about half way 
> along the boom, but I don't know how to do it. A bale, I think, will not 
> withstand the lateral strain of a gybe. A friend recommended a T-ball 
> fitting, but it also is made to withstand strain from one direction only, I 
> think.
> 
> Can anyone recommend a fitting that will attach to the boom and withstand the 
> strain of a forced gybe? Also is there collected wisdom about preventers vs 
> boom brakes, etc.? 
> 
> Thanks
> Derek
> Tortuga, C 30 mk1 #553
> Ballantynes Cove, NS
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Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

[Neil Andersen via CnC-List]

Not sure I follow.  Considering that the toe rail as holes from bow to stern, I 
can get a perpendicular angle in both dimensions and in a shorter distance than 
at the end of the boom.

We typically don't use a preventer un less we are in a broad reach or run with 
the boom out a good way.

Neil
C 32

Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661

From: Gary Smith 
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 4:29:44 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Neil Andersen; Tortuga
Subject: Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

There are some who advocate against using the vang attachment point and if you 
think about it, it makes sense.

The vang is too close to the mast so all of the force on the sail will result 
in huge leverage forces. I've heard of broken booms as a result.

The ideal is to use the main sheet eye so long as you can get enough of an 
angle on the preventer line - as close as perpendicular to the boom as possible.

On 15 Jul 2017 4:21 am, "Neil Andersen via CnC-List" 
> wrote:
I assume you have a hard vang?   We have one made of line an use it as the 
preventer.  We un clear it from the base of the mast and run it over to the toe 
rail.

Neil C 32

Neil Andersen, M.Sc., CISSP, CISM
Auburn, NY 13021

From: CnC-List 
> on behalf 
of Tortuga via CnC-List >
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 8:58:17 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Tortuga
Subject: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

I'm looking for advice please. I've been thinking for a while about installing 
permanent preventers or a boom brake on my 30. In the meantime I attach a 
preventer, when I think it's required, to either the mainsheet eye or to the 
vang attachment.

This week, as I was moving the preventer, we were overtaken by a rain squall 
which resulted in a nasty gybe. Nobody was injured, but it scared me into 
rethinking my preventer.

Our boom has 2 eyes: one at the end, where the mainsheet attaches and the other 
about a third of the length from the mast, where the vang attaches. I'd like to 
make a third attachment for a preventer or boom brake about half way along the 
boom, but I don't know how to do it. A bale, I think, will not withstand the 
lateral strain of a gybe. A friend recommended a T-ball fitting, but it also is 
made to withstand strain from one direction only, I think.

Can anyone recommend a fitting that will attach to the boom and withstand the 
strain of a forced gybe? Also is there collected wisdom about preventers vs 
boom brakes, etc.?

Thanks
Derek
Tortuga, C 30 mk1 #553
Ballantynes Cove, NS

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Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

[Derek Kennedy via CnC-List]

No, I have a "rope" vang. Your idea is a good one, but I would like to have
permanent preventers running to both sides and adjustable from the cockpit.

On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 11:20 PM, Neil Andersen <
neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I assume you have a hard vang?   We have one made of line an use it as the
> preventer.  We un clear it from the base of the mast and run it over to the
> toe rail.
>
> Neil C 32
>
> Neil Andersen, M.Sc., CISSP, CISM
> Auburn, NY 13021
> --
> *From:* CnC-List  on behalf of Tortuga via
> CnC-List 
> *Sent:* Friday, July 14, 2017 8:58:17 PM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Tortuga
> *Subject:* Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1
>
> I'm looking for advice please. I've been thinking for a while about
> installing permanent preventers or a boom brake on my 30. In the meantime I
> attach a preventer, when I think it's required, to either the mainsheet eye
> or to the vang attachment.
>
> This week, as I was moving the preventer, we were overtaken by a rain
> squall which resulted in a nasty gybe. Nobody was injured, but it scared me
> into rethinking my preventer.
>
> Our boom has 2 eyes: one at the end, where the mainsheet attaches and the
> other about a third of the length from the mast, where the vang attaches.
> I'd like to make a third attachment for a preventer or boom brake about
> half way along the boom, but I don't know how to do it. A bale, I think,
> will not withstand the lateral strain of a gybe. A friend recommended a
> T-ball fitting, but it also is made to withstand strain from one direction
> only, I think.
>
> Can anyone recommend a fitting that will attach to the boom and withstand
> the strain of a forced gybe? Also is there collected wisdom about
> preventers vs boom brakes, etc.?
>
> Thanks
> Derek
> Tortuga, C 30 mk1 #553
> Ballantynes Cove, NS
>
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Re: Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1

[Gary Smith via CnC-List]

There are some who advocate against using the vang attachment point and if
you think about it, it makes sense.

The vang is too close to the mast so all of the force on the sail will
result in huge leverage forces. I've heard of broken booms as a result.

The ideal is to use the main sheet eye so long as you can get enough of an
angle on the preventer line - as close as perpendicular to the boom as
possible.

On 15 Jul 2017 4:21 am, "Neil Andersen via CnC-List" 
wrote:

> I assume you have a hard vang?   We have one made of line an use it as the
> preventer.  We un clear it from the base of the mast and run it over to the
> toe rail.
>
> Neil C 32
>
> Neil Andersen, M.Sc., CISSP, CISM
> Auburn, NY 13021
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> *Sent:* Friday, July 14, 2017 8:58:17 PM
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> *Cc:* Tortuga
> *Subject:* Stus-List Preventer or boom brake for C/1
>
> I'm looking for advice please. I've been thinking for a while about
> installing permanent preventers or a boom brake on my 30. In the meantime I
> attach a preventer, when I think it's required, to either the mainsheet eye
> or to the vang attachment.
>
> This week, as I was moving the preventer, we were overtaken by a rain
> squall which resulted in a nasty gybe. Nobody was injured, but it scared me
> into rethinking my preventer.
>
> Our boom has 2 eyes: one at the end, where the mainsheet attaches and the
> other about a third of the length from the mast, where the vang attaches.
> I'd like to make a third attachment for a preventer or boom brake about
> half way along the boom, but I don't know how to do it. A bale, I think,
> will not withstand the lateral strain of a gybe. A friend recommended a
> T-ball fitting, but it also is made to withstand strain from one direction
> only, I think.
>
> Can anyone recommend a fitting that will attach to the boom and withstand
> the strain of a forced gybe? Also is there collected wisdom about
> preventers vs boom brakes, etc.?
>
> Thanks
> Derek
> Tortuga, C 30 mk1 #553
> Ballantynes Cove, NS
>
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