Recent content by ChrisG

I suggest you fit some solar in a way that works for you. They need to be secure and safe in a high wind. If you need more power you can add a wind turbine after. The wind turbine should have a brake or some way to lock the blades. Use top quality charge controller(s), cheap ones can be...

How did it go?

I assume you are hauled by now? What winter boat projects do you have planned?

What do you guys use for mast boots? I'm experimenting but am so far not happy with anything I've tried.

I have the E38-200 and I love it. Solid boat, not too complicated, can be sailed solo.

Anyone with an ECSA rating should consider doing this race. It starts August 6th at 6pm and is usually 50 or 60 miles. I always enjoy it. https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=14411

Who will suggest the next destination?

We have the smallest West Marine inflatable model, I think the weight limit is 1000lbs and 3 persons. It rolls up small enough to sit in the aft bunk or V berth which was a requirement because I hate to tow or have one on the deck. I put an electric trolling motor on it sometimes. I'm...

Death in the family, I can't attend.

I have an E38-200 made in 1989. If you want to talk on the phone or video conference I'd be happy to, and I'm available most evenings.

2021 is passing swiftly so I'll suggest Coecles Harbor July 17-18. No race or anything, just anchor near each other and socialize. I have an E38 named Shearwater, sail number 298. I usually anchor on the left after entering the harbor. Don't be shy if you see us, just stop on by. Fully...

2021 is passing swiftly so I'll suggest Coecles harbor July 17-18. No race or anything, just anchor near each other and socialize. I have an E38 named Shearwater, sail number 298. I usually anchor on the left after entering the harbor. Don't be shy if you see us, just stop on by. Fully...

I've been to Block Island on July 4th weekend in the past. Never again :) But I love Block Island, I go whenever I can as long as it's not a holiday weekend.

If I didn't have the boat to work on & use this season I would have gone insane.

Thanks I didn't know I could lock the shaft by putting it in reverse, I'll be trying that this weekend :) Please let us know how the folding three-blade works out.