Sailing Newsletter
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January 2008
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Greetings!
Happy New Year! We would like to
take this opportunity to thank you for
helping us
support the sailing community and the sport
of sailing.
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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Cordage and Splicing
by John Schumacher
The Torresen Marine Rigging Department is
consistently expanding it's rigging services and
techniques. The research and development for
cordage and splicing is undergoing constant
change.
The opinion here is that this segment of the
marine
market is undergoing significant technical
growth. The
sky is the limit when it comes to cordage
materials.
Splicing techniques are only limited by a
rigger's
imagination. In this article we explain basic
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Boat of the Month
1998 Hunter 27
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 Spec Sheet
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Boat Show Tips
It's boat show time of year once again.
These events
are an opportunity for any sailor,
experienced or non-,
exhibitor or attendee, to learn. Exhibitors take
advantage of these shows as an opportunity to
communicate directly with the public and other
exhibitors. They obtain first hand knowledge
of the
general sailor's interests and
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At the Deck
Part Three of "Life Lines?" series by John Schumacher
In the last two articles regarding life lines we
discussed the actual wire runs and the pulpits and
stanchions that support them. We defined life lines as
a system. Being a system, we are concerned with
the "weakest link" theory. That is to say that every part
of the system needs to be in order. One missing or
bent ring pin, kinked
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