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Old 12-25-2011, 12:53 PM
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Just finished rigging her and now waiting for hard water.
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Nice! We havent had winter yet, looks like October around here. Even green grass still in a lot of yards.
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Latest forecast is for a mild winter.
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That thing is cool, did you make it?

Forcast is for a mild winter unless you talk to the oil companies....
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Originally Posted by Audiofn
That thing is cool, did you make it?

Forcast is for a mild winter unless you talk to the oil companies....
Yes, I built it. It's a Jx, wood/composite/West Systems construction.
80 sq ft of sail.
10' plank
18' long.

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Originally Posted by Interceptor
https://picasaweb.google.com/1175317...34326314007842

Just finished rigging her and now waiting for hard water.
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Nice! that looks like a nice build, your gonna have a blast. We are looking at a mild start here to. Not lookin good for our mid January poker run here on the river.
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Old 12-25-2011, 11:54 PM
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"waiting for lake to freeze".

How dare you come on this board and say something like this!!!

I can't wait for our waterways to thaw and they haven't even froze yet........
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Originally Posted by low_psi
"waiting for lake to freeze".

How dare you come on this board and say something like this!!!

I can't wait for our waterways to thaw and they haven't even froze yet........
OK,Ok, just Elk lake.
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Looks like a fun toy & cheap to run
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Waiting for it to freeze.... Somebody ban him!
Seriously it looks like you did a nice job putting it together and I imagine its a LOT less expensive than your summer hobby
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