Spinnaker - This one might be too big!

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Spinnaker - This one might be too big!

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I purchased a spinnaker off Craigslist for an insane low price. It turns out it is really too big for my boat I think (haha). Check out these pictures:

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I may put a swing on it and let the kids do some spinnaker flying this weekend. If I get brave in light wind one day I may even try to hook it up let it pull the boat.

Happy Sailing,

Aubrey Scott in Texas.
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Re: Spinnaker - This one might be too big!

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Looks about the right size...let us know when you reach Antarctica.... :D :D :D
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Re: Spinnaker - This one might be too big!

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You won't need a tractor to pull your trailer. Just fly the spinnaker :D
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Re: Spinnaker - This one might be too big!

Post by fishheadbarandgrill »

No, it's looks okay to me. It's probably just the stripes giving you an optical illusion of it being too big. 8)

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looks like my mother in laws moomoo.......
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Aubrey Scott............you have renewed my faith in Texas humor!

Fair Winds and fitting sails;)
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Re: Spinnaker - This one might be too big!

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Spinnakers the right size....

problem seems to be the boat isn"t.............
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Re: Spinnaker - This one might be too big!

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You can always use it as a (Mast UP) boat cover. :o
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Re: Spinnaker - This one might be too big!

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Would be a lot of fun on my harpoon.... :D :D :D
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