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Sailing Newsletter
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November 2007
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Greetings!
Welcome to the Torresen Marine e-Newsletter.
Each month we will publish seasonally
relevant and
practical information for sailors. This
issue we will
feature articles on work that can be done
during winter
layup. 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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Life Line Systems?
by John Schumacher
As in any system, it's weakest link becomes the
benchmark for that systems reliability. For
purposes of
discussion, we will break the life line
system into
three distinct areas; deck structure,
stanchions and
pulpits, and the life
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Brokerage Boat of the Month
1998 Hunter 37
This documented vessel is very spacious with
lots of
room in and out for your comfort. The Hunter
376 was
voted "Best Value" boat of the year in 1997.
she has
been upgraded with a Lazy Jack System, heat
and air
conditioning. Be sure to check out the stern
rail seats,
the walk-through transom and the hot/cold
cockpit
shower!
Full Story
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Hunter 36 "Bodacious" - Our Sailing School Adventure
By Larry Pruitt
Sailing out of Channel Islands Harbor under
warm,
sunny Southern California skies, I, along
with my wife
Karla, looked forward to several days of
sailing with
Captain Dan and to completing our ASA-104 Bare
Boat Chartering certification. As SailTime
fractional
boat members we are nearing the end of our
first year
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Osmotic Blister Repair
by Brian Torresen
It's been almost 50 years since the boating
industry
was introduced to a revolutionary new
product. This
product has become the staple boat construction
material of recent times. Here was a product
that,
unlike wood - was not affected by rot and
decay, unlike
steel - did not rust and unlike aluminum -
could not be
devoured by electrolysis. That product was
called
fiberglass
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Hunters Are Here!!!
No, I do not mean the guys in the bright orange
clothing! We now have Hunter sailboats in
our new
boat showroom. Come in and view them year round
in our heated facility.
Novice sailors and veterans alike appreciate
a boat
that is easy to sail, packed with extra value
and offers
plenty of performance. The exciting Hunter
sailboats
deliver all that and much more, resulting in
exceptional weekend cruisers with all the
comforts of
home.
Full Story
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Torresen.com New Site Design
Tell Us What You Think - Win Free Torresen Gear
We are in the process of implementing a new
design
for all parts of Torresen.com. The process
will take a
couple of months to complete, but you can
start to see
some of the changes on the Torresen.com home
page.
Your input is important to the process and we
want to
know what you think. Please take a look at www.torresen.com. Then complete our short four question
survey
and you will be entered to win your choice of a
Torresen Marine hat or shirt.
Torresen Marine New Design Survey
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