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1238
HI! JUST A BIT OF INFO THAT ON AT LEAST ONE FACTORY BUILT V32 THAT I'VE SAILED, SOMEONE USED HEAVY DUTY FIBER STRAPPING TAPE FOR BATTENS. IT SEEMS TO HAVE...
boatboy46
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Sep 6, 2008
1:57 am
1239
That's what I used, and mine has held up well. They are about 5/16" of an inch long. Go to the AMYA site, they outline what criteria to use for battens. I...
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v32ologist
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Sep 6, 2008
1:14 pm
1240
I'm expecting delivery of V32 any day. Do I need to do anything to seal the rudder or keel? If so, please explain....
richardv3244
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Sep 9, 2008
11:10 pm
1241
... I have hull number 5285 and I have just taken the keel off and checked the box. It appeared to be coated with protective varnish. I applied more...
Philip Trask
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Sep 10, 2008
3:48 am
1242
In a message dated 9/9/2008 11:48:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, patrask2@... writes: It would not hurt to use a little vasoline on the rudder tube where...
helloscott@...
v32ologist
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Sep 10, 2008
2:30 pm
1243
Water can and does get into the keel box and rot the wood supporting the screw that holds the keel in place. I have seen more than one V32 keel drop off due to...
David Armstrong
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Sep 11, 2008
1:52 pm
1244
In a message dated 9/11/2008 9:53:10 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, armstrong@... writes: then screwed the keel securely in place and wiped off the...
helloscott@...
v32ologist
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Sep 11, 2008
2:59 pm
1245
... seep ... ABS ... jeebies. ... pure ... you ... I've not ... soak the ... soak ... varnish. ... I think the Silicone sealer makes more sense. I will...
richardv3244
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Sep 11, 2008
11:32 pm
1246
This build is going slower than expected due to the kits and many outside influences (such as my older daughter buying a house and needed a cheap...
rahreatw
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Sep 12, 2008
3:25 am
1247
My new prebuilt V32 deck finish shows some pitting in the grain. I would like to put another coat of finish on. What is the original finish? What should I...
richardv3244
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Sep 16, 2008
12:49 pm
1248
I didn't put a block under #2. I did put some reinforcing under the keelbox that extended forward. Then I used a vertical bit in front of and attatched to the...
Kris
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Sep 21, 2008
12:23 pm
1249
... Darn, I forgot what they use. Just call up VMP. They're really helpful out there and have answered any question I've ever asked. SKS...
Kris
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Sep 21, 2008
12:26 pm
1250
All you AMYA members, please vote in this years election! There is only a few more days to get your ballot submitted. It was included in issue 152 of Model...
darth_blader_37
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Sep 21, 2008
2:06 pm
1251
Just posted some pictures of the maiden voyage of my new V32. It happened to be the calmest day we have had in a long time. Otherwise everything went great....
richardv3244
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Sep 22, 2008
8:35 pm
1252
For those of you wishing to maintain an AMYA V-32 Class legal boat, sealing the hull in place is not permitted. Per rule 3.4 "No modifications of any kind are...
darth_blader_37
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Sep 28, 2008
11:56 am
1253
Well, I can see where rules are rules, but this rule should be changed to allow for longevity of the boat. My keel is removable, but I have spray coated the...
Patrask2
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Sep 28, 2008
6:45 pm
1254
Well, of course, I defer to Paul Thompson on this, but disagree with his interpretation of the rules. The class rules are meant to provide a level playing...
David Armstrong
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Sep 30, 2008
5:26 pm
1255
Is there any noticable improvement in performance with battens? Is the clear plastic battens, that come with the prebuilt V32, the best choice for material?...
richardv3244
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Oct 3, 2008
2:56 pm
1256
I made mine using the fiber-reinforced tape method.? You apply it to both sides and combined, it makes for a fairly rigid batten.? I don't know that I noticed...
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v32ologist
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Oct 3, 2008
6:02 pm
1257
Where did you get the fiber-reinforced tape? From: thev32yachtclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:thev32yachtclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of helloscott@... ...
David Pessaran
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Oct 3, 2008
6:05 pm
1258
Actually, I think its called "Scotch Reinforced Strapping Tape".? I'm sure you've see it or used it.? You can buy it at office supply stores and...
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v32ologist
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Oct 3, 2008
6:27 pm
1259
Excellent. Thanks. Dave Pessaran Director, Insurance & Legal Compliance InsWeb Corporation 11290 Pyrites Way, Suite 200 Gold River, CA 95670-4481 Phone: (916)...
David Pessaran
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Oct 3, 2008
6:29 pm
1260
I didn't confirm this just now, but I think the AMYA page has specifics on how the battens are to be installed.? I know I got that information somewhere.? You...
helloscott@...
v32ologist
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Oct 3, 2008
6:35 pm
1261
Thanks for your information. I do have the specs to keep them legal. Anyone else have ideas about what kind of material to use? Also more coments are welcome...
richardv3244
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Oct 3, 2008
11:18 pm
1262
I have no idea why there are all those question marks in my messages. Weird. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. ...
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v32ologist
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Oct 4, 2008
12:32 am
1263
I have a like-new V32 for sale. She has a white hull, double purchase backstay and factory built keel. Price includes boat, Hitec transmitter & receiver,...
sailorbug24
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Oct 25, 2008
5:51 pm
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See photos and more details on the V-32 Resource Center under for sale. _http://www.v32rc.org/v32/_ (http://www.v32rc.org/v32/) Paul...
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darth_blader_37
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Oct 26, 2008
3:30 pm
1265
HI! I HAVE 3 FACTORY BUILT V-32'S AT THIS TIME. ONE WAS A FOUNDLING AND HAS HAD TO BE GUTTED AND REBUILT; ONE WAS SUPPOSEDLY BUILT BY GEORGE HIMSELF!; AND ONE...
boatboy46
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Nov 24, 2008
6:34 pm
1266
Doug, I tried contacting you directly but was told by Yahoo that your email acct has been disabled or discontinued. Would like to discuss with you a different...
Kent Wells
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Nov 24, 2008
8:38 pm
1267
Does anyone know about hull numbers? My V32 is #466, and I'm not sure if there's any significance (i.e., part of first 500 built, etc.) David From:...
David Pessaran
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Nov 24, 2008
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