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#16241 05/05/15 12:04 PM
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_doesn't everyone's Dad splice on the weekends?
(courtesy Poncie on Instagram)

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No Poncie, the smart ones get their kids to do the work wink

Congrats to the BeBops at the Nood... Nice job!


Dennis Bartley
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How long until kids can start doing that? I'm bolting pad eyes into the cockpit to strap down my 4 month old's car seat, I'm excited for the day he starts to contribute!

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Well, 3ish looks about right for keel work

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And lee cloths keep the buggers in place when below

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Is that Brian doing keel work?

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ha! excellent!

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Yes, that's Brian, along with big sis Megan.

In time, they turn into foredeck and spin trimmer.


Dennis Bartley
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