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[Re: Rolf_Nilsen]
#237586 09/14/11 12:30 PM 09/14/11 12:30 PM |
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,525 pgp
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Posts: 5,525 | No problems so far with my '06. I did have a rudder head open but I just drilled a few holes, squirted in some epoxy and it's still good.
I'm 230.
Pete Pollard Blade 702
'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.
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[Re: bobcat]
#237597 09/14/11 02:11 PM 09/14/11 02:11 PM |
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,246 Orlando, FL tback
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Posts: 1,246 Orlando, FL | I had de-lamination issues with the original rudders (they were part carbon part fiber/gelcoat) ... they looked really cool ... Matt replaced both under warranty -- to fiber/gelcoat boards. I haven't had a problem with any of the newer foils. I haven't experienced any of the other problems mentioned.
USA 777
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[Re: bobcat]
#237598 09/14/11 02:55 PM 09/14/11 02:55 PM |
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 606 Maryland Kris Hathaway
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Posts: 606 Maryland | There are 3 - 2007 Blades that get sailed hard April - October every year. Also a 2006 that joined this year. All are still going strong. Also an earlier Taipan from the first batch that came over as F16s that is sailed just as much and is prestine. My 2009 boat is at 112kgs and is built like a rock.
Sounds like you have an outlyer to me.
Kris Hathaway | | | Re: What do you get for min weight?
[Re: Kris Hathaway]
#237609 09/14/11 08:31 PM 09/14/11 08:31 PM |
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 264 Long Island, NY gregP19
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Posts: 264 Long Island, NY | I sail my 2007 blade pretty hard (or maybe into hard things). I hit a rock on a fast reach that tore open the port daggerboard trunk. On another occasion I hit a sandbar double trapped in 18knots a few seconds after I said "Ready About". The dammage was all my fault and Matt was there for me to send me the parts I needed and to advise on the correct repairs. My Blade had been a solid boat so far.I'm sorry you've had a bad experience with your boat.
G Gove
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Long Island, New Yawk
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[Re: bobcat]
#237613 09/14/11 09:36 PM 09/14/11 09:36 PM |
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,921 Michigan PTP
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Posts: 2,921 Michigan | I have not had any problems with my boat 2007/2008 Hulls (after one issue which was dealt with under warranty with no problems). I would like to say I sail the boat a lot, but unfortunately I don't. I am not sure the boat will be around in 34 years either, but I think it is worth it.
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[Re: bobcat]
#237738 09/16/11 05:20 PM 09/16/11 05:20 PM |
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 9,582 North-West Europe Wouter
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Posts: 9,582 North-West Europe | I too am sorry to hear about your boat.
Sounds indeed like a introduction series warranty issue to me too.
I hope this all gets sorted out.
Regards,
Wouter
Wouter Hijink Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild) The Netherlands
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[Re: bobcat]
#237767 09/17/11 08:48 AM 09/17/11 08:48 AM |
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Posts: 5,525 | Does your boat have kevlar in the hulls?
Pete Pollard Blade 702
'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.
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