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very common problem with older sails. I don't know exactly what material was used in the 90's but it was a film laminated to a thin fabric, probably dacron. They delaminate. I was given many sails ov ...

I'm trying to get back in the ocean again after over 21 months. I have so much steel in my left leg now I might sink to the bottom but at this point that would be the most fun I've had in a while. Tha ...

I have to think back during my days at UCI working in 1969-1971 with nitric acid on zinc plates to ultimately produce intaglio art prints. No real ventilation in the work space, and I remember breath ...

Most acids will dissolve iron (steel). What you want is an acid that will only react with what you want to remove and not damage the epoxy . That would be hydrochloric acid. Nitric acid would take out ...

As far as safety goes it is also important to not pour water into acid. When mixing you must pour the acid into the water. Any mixing with water can generate heat and melt plastic containers. I sugges ...

James the insert should press out if the bolt is not holding it. You can determine where the bolt is broken by inserting a small screwdriver in the hole to measure where the end is. If indeed the bolt ...

I've been swept under the bridge. Not fun. The sailing center is an easy spot to sail from. Hermans bay is a huge open area. You probably won't see anyone else except at the Causeway. The Ocean is way ...

I like to ride in the ocean here in Florida when the winds are over 20 knots. It is always choppy and with good wind you get random 8 foot plus breaking waves. It is always very gusty when it is blowi ...

OK. Thanks for all the info but what I want to know about is sailing with a fused ankle. There is nothing therapy can do for me. I shattered both the bones in my lower left leg and the ankle into litt ...

I had an extension ladder collapse and drop me 30 feet. It severely fractured the bones in my left leg and ankle. At 7 months I am just putting some weight on the left foot. The ankle is very unstable ...