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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding fresh and salt water Catamarran Sailing, techniques and equipment. I can also answer questions regarding the repair of decks and the updating and installation of running and standing rigging on mono-hulls
Experience in the area
I have sailed catammarans in fresh and salt water for over 16 years. I currently own and sail a 30 ft monohull out of Kemah on Galveston Bay, on which I carried out a complete refit.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| eric | 11/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Keith. absolutely brilliant response!!!! I loved reading ..... |
| Julia | 07/15/11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for taking the time to ..... |
| steve schick | 06/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | information helped greatly |
| Paul | 05/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Understandable. I was thinking the vang would ..... |
| Paul | 04/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great answer. I should have stated that ..... |
Recent Answers from Keith Patton
2011-06-29 chrysler 16:
Steve: You need to get your hands on a moisture meter. This is the only non-invasive way to test the deck fill. You might be able to borrow or rent one. They run a bit under $200 to purchase.
2011-06-27 Rudder for Phantom sailboat:
Curt: Ask Expert Malcom Dickinson to whom the Hank asked a question, to find the original question and ammend his reply to Hank Stroke, and ask him to send your email or contact info in his reply.
2011-04-29 moving boom:
It might be a good idea to have one to prevent boom lift, but then you could probably decide that after moving the main sheet. In the new position, the sheet will be nearly vertical and will act as a vang
2011-04-29 moving boom:
Paul: I have a boat that a previous owner had raised the mast about 5-6 inches. While I can't say that it will change the sailing characteristics, it will affect your ability to trim the mainsail
2010-10-18 Catamarans:
Ryan: I am not sure there is one. You might see if you can find the length to width ratio of the cat that Connors used to win the Americas Cup, lol. They probably put a lot of thought into that design
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