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Sailing Newsletter
Preparing for Launch
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March 2006
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Greetings!
Welcome to the Torresen Marine e-Newsletter.
Each month we will publish seasonally relevant and
practical information for sailors. The March issue
features articles to help you prepare your boat for
launch. We hope to provide something for everyone
from the casual dinghy sailor to the serious offshore
racer.
As always, we look forward to your comments and
suggestions. We are also interested in what topics
you would like to see. Email the Torresen
Sailing Newsletter to let us know what you
think.
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Pre-Launch Preparation
by Kelley Petersen
“The pessimist complains about the wind, the
optimist expects it to change, the realist adjusts the
sails.” William Arthur Ward
March is a month of transition. It “comes in like a
lion” and eventually “leaves like a lamb”. From
pessimistic gray days we can feel the optimism of
spring’s inception and anticipate that final break in
the weather. This anticipation makes March the
perfect month to ready your mind and vessel for the
pending launch season. The following article will
attempt to address
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Applying VC-17 Bottom Paint
by Pete Mathews - Retired Great Lakes Interlux Representative
VC-17 is one of the easiest antifouling paints to
apply, and to maintain. But like any other antifouling
system, there are some things that have to be done
both at the initial application and as part of an
annual maintenance program. There are three basic
application situations that will be encountered. I'll
take them one at a time.
First is the new application. This means applying VC-
17 to a new boat or a boat that has recently had a
different antifouling system on it that has been
removed. Essentially a clean fiberglass hull. If it's a
new hull, it must be dewaxed completely to remove
any residual mold release wax. This should be done
with the Interlux 202
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The Broker's Role In Purchasing A Sailboat
by Peter Blacklock
Last month we examined the role of the broker when
assisting in the sale of your sailboat.
What kind of help can a broker offer to the sailboat
buyer?
Whether a first time boat buyer, or a buyer with
changing interests, you may have difficulty pinning
down your specific needs. With knowledge and
experience, the Torresen Marine Sailboat Brokerage
Department is qualified to assist you in determining
what will meet your requirements and the best time
to buy. Listed below
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Product Innovations
by John Schumacher
This month let’s look at the issue of headsail furling
systems. In the beginning a furler was a solution to
the handling of the headsail. I suppose dragging out
a genoa and hanking it onto the headstay is no
longer part of sailing, but merely an inconvenience.
Like anything else there is bound to be an evolution.
Let’s start with the term furler. The furling system
allows us to use and store the headsail all in a
moments effort. Though the first furling models did
solve the sail handling issue they also limited the
headsail selection. (Remember that headsails come in
various sizes to be used in various
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Right Now Is The Perfect Time To Change Your Sail's Oil?
by Joseph K. Richter - Service Manager for Quantum Sail Design Group
With your vehicle, the rule of thumb is to have your
motor oil changed every 3000 miles to ensure top
performance. This same philosophy works with your
sail inventory. Right now is the perfect time to bring
your sail inventory to the sail loft to have your sail's
oil changed!
An off season "Check and Repair" is a perfect way to
ensure a headache free fit out and sailing season
with your current sails. Qualified sail technicians will
painstakingly "check" over your sails, report their
findings, and "repair" any
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