[C320-list] Spinnacker and Cat charter
Adam Weiner
esquirecatering at rcn.com
Tue Jan 30 19:35:50 PST 2007
Regarding the first few times flying the spinnaker--take someone with
you who knows what they are doing (racers are real good for this) and
practice doing everything a bunch of times. Do this in different wind
conditions.
\Adam
-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jim DeLong
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 6:54 PM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Spinnacker and Cat charter
Thanks to all for the comments on the asymmetrical spinnaker. Am
building
the confidence now to give this thing a try!
Russ...on the cat charter....four one-design guys from Ohio, of which I
was
one, chartered a Cat in the BVI last year. The twin engines make it very
easy to maneuver. Sailing it is very easy. To tack keep the jib cleated
until it is backwinded and pulling the bow down before you bring the jib
over. Heard stories of folks having to start the engine to drive it
over,
but backwinding the jib made it easy. Going upwind is a different story.
After we passed the same anchored fishing boat three times trying to get
upwind we resorted to the engine. On a reach the thing screams and the
wine
bottles never left their spots on the table.
One of the greatest charters ever...and everyone had their own cabin.
Jim
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> 1. Re: iPod (Gary Malcolmson)
> 2. Re: iPod (Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT))
> 3. Re: spinnaker question (Kirk McCullough)
> 4. Re: spinnaker question (allan.field at comcast.net)
> 5. Re: spinnaker question (Owen Mace)
> 6. Re: spinnaker question (bruceheyman at cox.net)
> 7. Chris and Corey Block's BVI trip (Russ Monaco)
> 8. Re: spinnaker question (Kirk McCullough)
> 9. Re: Chris and Corey Block's BVI trip (jonvez at comcast.net)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:15:49 -0800
> From: Gary Malcolmson <gary at dupreeinc.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
> To: catalina at thehares.com, C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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> Jeff,
>
> Here is a link to a cable that might be just what you're looking for:
> http://www.shop4tech.com/user.htm?go=view_item&id=5559&cata=18&s_cata=
> 272
>
<http://www.shop4tech.com/user.htm?go=view_item&id=5559&cata=18&s_cata=2
72>
>
> The photo may be a bit deceiving as the print says the cable is 8 ft
> long (I assume they mean from the iPod connection to the junction
> block. I plan on using this on my boat installation and for now just
> not using the video plug.
>
> Question, where did you get your mount for your iPod?
>
> Good Luck
> Gary Malcolmson
> C310 #230 "Rhythm"
>
> Jeffrey Hare wrote:
>> Hi Mike,
>>
>> There are a few options. I've been scheming over a few ideas,
>> similar
>> to what you've mentioned. I wanted to run it by a few audiophiles to
see
>> what they thought.
>>
>> Essentially it is a medium quality multi-channel car amplifier with
>> RCA (high level) inputs and a minimum of 4 output channels.
>>
>> For the Ipod itself, I already have a metal case that mounts on the
>> panel next to the VHF that holds it securely. (I have the Ipod
>> Video)
>>
>> To control the amplifier better, a speaker selector switch with
>> balance/volume controls is important, since I have speakers in the
>> Aft Cabin, main cabin and cockpit. I don't want to be accidentally
>> blasting too much Alice Cooper or Rap music across the anchorage at
>> 5am. :) (Well, unless Al Ahlman happened to be moored near us, that
>> is...)
>>
>> Another piece of the puzzle I don't have in place yet is some cable
>> that plugs into the ipod's dock connector that has both 12v power
>> leads and RCA outputs that could be nicely hidden. I could go with
>> the headphone-jack-to-RCA unit along with the
>> 12V-plug-to-Dock-connector like I
>> have today, but it makes my ipod look like it's in the intensive care
>> ward
>> with all these wires poking out of all its orfices...
>>
>> I have a separate volume control for the cockpit so I don't have to
>> do
>> the
>> companionway dance to get the volume adjusted topside.
>>
>> It was still medium low on my "to do" list however.
>>
>> -JeffH
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
>> [mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com]
>> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 7:11 PM
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>
>> I'm aware of these units but I don't need AM/FM/CD Other options???
>> --------------------------
>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>> To: C320-List
>> Sent: Fri Jan 26 18:50:04 2007
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>
>> I just picked up an AM/FM/CD marine unit off eBay for around $80. I
>> got
>> it
>> specifically because it has an aux input I can plug my iPod into.
>>
>> It is replacing an AM/FM unit plus a 10-disc changer. I'm keeping
>> the existing speakers, so it'll be an easy swap.
>>
>>
>> Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) wrote:
>>
>>> Question for audiophiles: My AM/FM/CD unit has failed. I have good
>>>
>> speakers and I only wish to play my iPod through existing speakers.
>> What sort of electronic device should I place between the iPod and
>> the speakers? A 12v amplifier? Can anyone suggest an inexpensive
>> solution?
>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:26:27 -0500
> From: "Lachance, Michael B \(ISD, IT\)" <MLaChance at thehartford.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
> To: <catalina at thehares.com>, <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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> West marine sells a 9' cable connecting 2 RCA jacks to a splash proof,
> mountable 3.5mm jack which I bought to ease cable mgmt
> --------------------------
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> To: 'C320-List'
> Sent: Mon Jan 29 11:58:32 2007
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>
>
> Mike,
>
> It may also have an pair of RCA jacks in the back as an alternative
> source for the Aux channel's 3.5mm jack. If so, you could end up with
> a system that doesn't have wires poking out the front of the radio.
> We have a sony am/fm/cd on our boat that has this and use it that way
> instead.
>
> Good luck.
> -Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) [mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com]
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11:01 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>
> Update: I struck out finding low-cost amp so I decided to replace the
> AM/FM/CD player with one with a 3.5mm input, and I purchased a Sony
> marine model at a discount house. What I was really searching for was
> something like http://www.audiotrak.net/drAMP.htm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 9:04 AM
> To: 'C320-List'
> Subject: RE: [C320-list] iPod
>
> Too expensive. I believe iPod music format is also mp3. I'm gonna try
> Pep Boys today for a low cost 4 channel amp with 3.5mm input jack to
> accept the iPod (and my Sirius radio)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sparks
> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 7:50 AM
> To: catalina at thehares.com; C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>
> This was one of the ads Gmail attached to Jeff's message.
> http://www.theistore.com/ipod2car.html
> I'm a Creative Zen (rather than iPod) person. I installed a car
> radio that accepts a mp3 input. What format is used for storing music
> on an iPod?
> Dave Sparks
>
>
> On 1/26/07, Jeffrey Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Mike,
>>
>> There are a few options. I've been scheming over a few ideas,
>> similar to what you've mentioned. I wanted to run it by a few
>> audiophiles to see what they thought.
>>
>> Essentially it is a medium quality multi-channel car amplifier with
>> RCA (high level) inputs and a minimum of 4 output channels.
>>
>> For the Ipod itself, I already have a metal case that mounts on the
>> panel next to the VHF that holds it securely. (I have the Ipod
>> Video)
>>
>> To control the amplifier better, a speaker selector switch with
>> balance/volume controls is important, since I have speakers in the
>> Aft
>
>> Cabin, main cabin and cockpit. I don't want to be accidentally
>> blasting too much Alice Cooper or Rap music across the anchorage at
>> 5am. :) (Well, unless Al Ahlman happened to be moored near us, that
>> is...)
>>
>> Another piece of the puzzle I don't have in place yet is some cable
>> that plugs into the ipod's dock connector that has both 12v power
>> leads and RCA outputs that could be nicely hidden. I could go with
>> the headphone-jack-to-RCA unit along with the
>> 12V-plug-to-Dock-connector like I have today, but it makes my ipod
>> look like it's in the intensive care ward with all these wires poking
>> out of all its orfices...
>>
>> I have a separate volume control for the cockpit so I don't have to
>> do
>
>> the companionway dance to get the volume adjusted topside.
>>
>> It was still medium low on my "to do" list however.
>>
>> -JeffH
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
>> [mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com]
>> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 7:11 PM
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>
>> I'm aware of these units but I don't need AM/FM/CD Other options???
>> --------------------------
>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>> To: C320-List
>> Sent: Fri Jan 26 18:50:04 2007
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>
>> I just picked up an AM/FM/CD marine unit off eBay for around $80. I
>> got it specifically because it has an aux input I can plug my iPod
>> into.
>>
>> It is replacing an AM/FM unit plus a 10-disc changer. I'm keeping
>> the
>
>> existing speakers, so it'll be an easy swap.
>>
>>
>> Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) wrote:
>> > Question for audiophiles: My AM/FM/CD unit has failed. I have good
>> speakers and I only wish to play my iPod through existing speakers.
>> What sort of electronic device should I place between the iPod and
>> the
>
>> speakers?
>> A 12v amplifier? Can anyone suggest an inexpensive solution?
>> >
>>
>>
>>
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>
> --
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:42:08 -0800
> From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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> Jim
>
> The C" shaped thing could be the ATN tacker or similar device. It's
> slides up and down your furled jib. It should have a tack line to
> attach to a bow cleat and point to attach it to the tack of the sail.
> Set the tack length you need depending on point of sail.
>
> I have the North Sails sail sock (sail cover) , which has a plastic
> "mouth"
> and a continuous line going up through a block and back at the sail
head,
> to
> allow the sock to be raised and lowered. I suspect the 3 legged X you
> describe, may be used to raise and lower your sock.
>
> I often rig my asymmetrical with only one sheet, if I expect to be on
> the same tack for much of the day. Otherwise I will use 2 sheets,
> making sure the unused sheet is lead around the outside of the jib.
> When I jibe, the active sheet is eased so that the sail luffs out
> front of the forestay then sheeted in on the new sheet. The sail
> actually is now "inside out" on the new tack.
>
> Hope this helps a little.
>
> Kirk McCullough
> Boomerang #124
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim DeLong" <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com>
> To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 6:55 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>
>
>> Just acquired a 320 with an asymmetrical spinnaker in a chute scoop.
>>
>> As a symmetrical spinnaker flyer, I don't understand some of the
>> fittings and control lines on this thing.
>>
>> At the tack there is a plastic C-shaped item that looks like a chin
>> guard.
>> Assume this attaches to the bow somewhere, but where? On the pulpit?
>>
>> There is also a contraption made up on three lines tied together,
>> maybe three feet in length each with a fairly substancial block on
>> the end of each one. Looks like a three legged X. What is this for?
>>
>> Also, is it customary to rig both a sheet and a guy, maybe two sheets
>> is the correct definition, or just one if you will be on a long run?
>>
>> Any web site out there that shows rigging diagrams on the
>> asymmetrical?
>>
>> Thanks, Jim
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:07:42 +0000
> From: allan.field at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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> Jim - Call me at 410-746-6532 and I can try to walk you through this.
> -
> Allan
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Jim DeLong" <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com>
>
>> Just acquired a 320 with an asymmetrical spinnaker in a chute scoop.
>>
>> As a symmetrical spinnaker flyer, I don't understand some of the
>> fittings and control lines on this thing.
>>
>> At the tack there is a plastic C-shaped item that looks like a chin
>> guard.
>> Assume this attaches to the bow somewhere, but where? On the pulpit?
>>
>> There is also a contraption made up on three lines tied together,
>> maybe three feet in length each with a fairly substancial block on
>> the end of each one. Looks like a three legged X. What is this for?
>>
>> Also, is it customary to rig both a sheet and a guy, maybe two sheets
>> is
>> the
>> correct definition, or just one if you will be on a long run?
>>
>> Any web site out there that shows rigging diagrams on the
>> asymmetrical?
>>
>> Thanks, Jim
>>
>>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:34:33 +1030
> From: "Owen Mace" <domace at picknowl.com.au>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Message-ID: <20070129230435.90C2C346E5 at mail.picknowl.com.au>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Looks like a really good idea but I imagine that the wear on the
> headsail could be horrendous and there is a point load on the forestay
> rather than a distributed load. Has anyone on the list had any
> experience with the Tacker?
>
> Owen Mace
> Baloo #727
> Adelaide, Ausralia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> allan.field at comcast.net
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 7:38 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>
> Jim - Call me at 410-746-6532 and I can try to walk you through this.
> - Allan
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Jim DeLong" <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com>
>
>> Just acquired a 320 with an asymmetrical spinnaker in a chute scoop.
>>
>> As a symmetrical spinnaker flyer, I don't understand some of the
>> fittings and control lines on this thing.
>>
>> At the tack there is a plastic C-shaped item that looks like a chin
>> guard.
>
>> Assume this attaches to the bow somewhere, but where? On the pulpit?
>>
>> There is also a contraption made up on three lines tied together,
>> maybe three feet in length each with a fairly substancial block on
>> the end of
> each
>> one. Looks like a three legged X. What is this for?
>>
>> Also, is it customary to rig both a sheet and a guy, maybe two sheets
>> is
> the
>> correct definition, or just one if you will be on a long run?
>>
>> Any web site out there that shows rigging diagrams on the
>> asymmetrical?
>>
>> Thanks, Jim
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:20:39 +0000
> From: bruceheyman at cox.net
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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>
> we've used the tacker for the last 10 or so years with really good
> results. Never had any wear that was noticable on the head sail. The
> tacker seems to do a good job of distributing the load. What I like
about
> it is that it really helps you control the sail and reduce the number
of
> colapses.
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
> Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Owen Mace" <domace at picknowl.com.au>
> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:34:33
> To:"'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>
> Looks like a really good idea but I imagine that the wear on the
> headsail could be horrendous and there is a point load on the forestay
> rather than a distributed load. Has anyone on the list had any
> experience with the Tacker?
>
> Owen Mace
> Baloo #727
> Adelaide, Ausralia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> allan.field at comcast.net
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 7:38 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>
> Jim - Call me at 410-746-6532 and I can try to walk you through this.
> - Allan
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Jim DeLong" <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com>
>
>> Just acquired a 320 with an asymmetrical spinnaker in a chute scoop.
>>
>> As a symmetrical spinnaker flyer, I don't understand some of the
>> fittings and control lines on this thing.
>>
>> At the tack there is a plastic C-shaped item that looks like a chin
>> guard.
>
>> Assume this attaches to the bow somewhere, but where? On the pulpit?
>>
>> There is also a contraption made up on three lines tied together,
>> maybe three feet in length each with a fairly substancial block on
>> the end of
> each
>> one. Looks like a three legged X. What is this for?
>>
>> Also, is it customary to rig both a sheet and a guy, maybe two sheets
>> is
> the
>> correct definition, or just one if you will be on a long run?
>>
>> Any web site out there that shows rigging diagrams on the
>> asymmetrical?
>>
>> Thanks, Jim
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:35:32 -0800 (PST)
> From: Russ Monaco <russgm at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Chris and Corey Block's BVI trip
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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>
> Hi guys! I saw your album of your time sailing the cat last month in
> the
> BVI. Looks like you had an awesome time. You may recall we have a
cat
> there next month. Would love your impressions, thoughts, AND
ESPECIALLY
> any tips for handling a big cat in a marina, etc etc.! Don't tell the
> people I chartered from, but ain't never even been on a cat aside from
at
> a boat show!!
> Russ Monaco
> Jr. Staff Commodore
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:05:56 -0800
> From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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> The ATN Tacker works very well. On my last boat I fabricated a collar
> similar to the ATN before I ever saw the ATN. Since the Asym is
> pulling down wind or on a reach most of the time, the forestary is not
> under much load. The tack line, halyard and sheet balance the forces.
> It's a well proven system. I love it.
>
> Kirk
>
> Boomerang #124
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Owen Mace" <domace at picknowl.com.au>
> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 3:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>
>
>> Looks like a really good idea but I imagine that the wear on the
>> headsail could be horrendous and there is a point load on the
>> forestay rather than a distributed load. Has anyone on the list had
>> any experience with the Tacker?
>>
>> Owen Mace
>> Baloo #727
>> Adelaide, Ausralia
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
>> allan.field at comcast.net
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 7:38 AM
>> To: C320-List
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>>
>> Jim - Call me at 410-746-6532 and I can try to walk you through this.
>> - Allan
>>
>> -------------- Original message --------------
>> From: "Jim DeLong" <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com>
>>
>>> Just acquired a 320 with an asymmetrical spinnaker in a chute scoop.
>>>
>>> As a symmetrical spinnaker flyer, I don't understand some of the
>>> fittings
>>> and control lines on this thing.
>>>
>>> At the tack there is a plastic C-shaped item that looks like a chin
>>> guard.
>>
>>> Assume this attaches to the bow somewhere, but where? On the pulpit?
>>>
>>> There is also a contraption made up on three lines tied together,
>>> maybe three feet in length each with a fairly substancial block on
>>> the end of
>> each
>>> one. Looks like a three legged X. What is this for?
>>>
>>> Also, is it customary to rig both a sheet and a guy, maybe two
>>> sheets is
>> the
>>> correct definition, or just one if you will be on a long run?
>>>
>>> Any web site out there that shows rigging diagrams on the
>>> asymmetrical?
>>>
>>> Thanks, Jim
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:43:52 +0000
> From: jonvez at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Chris and Corey Block's BVI trip
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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> I'll be on a Cat in the Bahama's in March and have as much experience
> as
> Russ, so I'd appreciate any tips working with the twin screws as
well...
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Russ Monaco <russgm at yahoo.com>
>
>> Hi guys! I saw your album of your time sailing the cat last month in
>> the
>> BVI.
>> Looks like you had an awesome time. You may recall we have a cat
there
>> next
>> month. Would love your impressions, thoughts, AND ESPECIALLY any tips
for
>> handling a big cat in a marina, etc etc.! Don't tell the people I
>> chartered
>> from, but ain't never even been on a cat aside from at a boat show!!
>> Russ Monaco
>> Jr. Staff Commodore
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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