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The E29 originally had one battery behind the engine in a fiberglass box under the bunk. When I converted to a yanmar GM20f, we moved the batteries to the forward area of the lazarette, and we went with two type 27s. Interesting but not much help for you

When my fuel tanked started leaking. After its replacement and good scrubbing, I turned off the bilge pump then dumped about a quart of Fabreze in the bilge, added some water. Went for a nice day sail and let Fabreze roll around for the day. It removed ALL the diesel stink

That should be a Tartan 34

I grew up in Port Huron Michigan. In the 1970s I raced the Port Huron to Mackinaw against Ted's Boat, who "if I remember correctly" Dora 4, and 12 meter. Interesting, Gordon Lightfoot also was in the same race on this Golden Goose. I was racing in a Tartan 24c, and I think we started before...

10 years ago, a friend took all his boat lights to an auto glass shop. They put in new glass and gaskets. I don't remember the cost but they looked great. Rick

I remade the curtains on my 1971 E29 with Sunbrella. Pacific Blue. The old curtain sliding rods where toast so I removed them all. I use 1/8 inch bungy cord in sew in pockets on the top and bottom of each curtain. I then installed tiny SS Straps to stretch the bungy cords and hold the curtain...

I always did the bucket on the deck with dawn. I sailed in salt water, so getting the salt out was the prime goal

On my 1971 E29, pointing high means proper trim on the jib. I would always have me Jib Sheeting way aft to flatten out the bottom of my 130 jenny. I would crank it in almost touching the spreader. Find the heal that is below backwinding, and provides the great speed. Make sure your boom is...

My Original strut on my 1971 E29 broke when I wrapped a line around it. My boat Yard in NY did the work and replaced the strut with a much beefer one and also added some fiberglass to remove any excessive movement in the hull

well done

I Live in thin water on the East Coast of NC. The draft on the 38 is too deep for me. our Friend Angel sailed his 38 from NY to the Caribbean and beyond. The deep Draft Served him well.

Go for it my Friend.

My Old E29 has dyneme lifelines. It was a fun project. I learned how to do the brumal splicing on line. I also used the round friction free rings and lashing. The old SS life line has half the strength of the dyneme. The whole project including and new splicing tool was 125 bucks.

Angel Here is the key site to finding a remote on line test sites https://hamstudy.org/sessions/arrl/remote

Angel, here is a bit more information Yes, you can take your ham radio license test online through remote proctoring, which involves using video conferencing (like Zoom) and special software to verify your identity and monitor you taking the multiple-choice exam from home, offering immediate...