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    Thought on spinnaker pole lift?

    she is a fractional rig. though there is a good point about chafe, as my jib halyard has an exposed sheave pin, meaning it would exit closer to the mast wall and rub worse on a mast exit block. I do only hoist the furler once a season, but that is some serious food for thought. I wanted to avoid...
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    Thought on spinnaker pole lift?

    Hi All. I'm am looking to add a spinnaker pole (and tender) lift on my mast. My current thoughts are installing a mast exit plate down low and symmetric with the other side, for a total of four exit plates. The planned lift would exit via a mast exit block below the jib halyard. looking at...
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    Ericson's ventilation systems

    Don't know if it applies, but my companionway hatch does slide past the slats enough to create an opening. I could see that being close to the same area as a 3" cowl.
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    Yet another rig tuning thread

    Been a little less than a couple years since the rig on my 28+ has been tuned by the riggers stepping the mast for the previous owner. Fractional rig. Hit some heavy weather for the trip back from Cleveland Sunday afternoon to early Monday. At the dock, I noticed mast pumping sounds during...
  5. The next couple months

    The next couple months

    It's been a busy couple months since the last post. Yea, I haven't messed with those cam cleats at all. nor my idea for the traveler being blocked by the cockpit cushions, with hopefully an easier single-handed setup. I have replaced the sheaves on the reefing system, so there is that. Lets...
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    Actual Berth Size (Master Thread)

    I want to do that so bad, but I still have the headliner in good shape. Another project for another year I suppose. At least my appears roomy compared to your quarter berth, but dang if it's not a dead zone for ventilation, and the motor doesn't help if you get back closer to sleep time. to top...
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    Getting to the CORE of the problem ('84 E381)

    I dont know about these boats, but a scrap San Juan 21' I bought over the brand new 16lb Danforth in the boat, had the entire mast step step area, cockpit sole, and cockpit seats using 1/2" or 3/4" marine ply as the core material. Probably a full sheet for the cockpit and another nearly full...
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    32-3 Rudder tube leak fun, transom drains below water at speed!

    That is kind of crazy, I had very recently seen that setup on some youtube videos of old (like 1930's) oil engines.
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    Will shipyard or others take Aluminum Mast for free, remove it free?

    Use the barnacles to attract and trap a bunch of parrot fish in suitable net(s). lash the net(s) to your headsail halyard. secure bitter end of headsail halyard. disconnect forestay and hold. drop brick in water. Just as parrotfish take up slack, release forestay. parrotfish will help the mast...
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    What to do with this wooden hatch?

    On the bright side, any offseason hard work you do to make/repair your cover, will be protected!
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    E27 Swim Ladders

    Ill have to snap a pic of the transom ladder on my 28+ (our transoms appear to look similar), and grab the rail height measurement. I had no issues using it from a 7ft john boat to carry a 3hp motor up, under the railing and into the cockpit. I'm only 5'8" though. Hopefully I remember to clean...
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    How fast is too fast?

    Rudder, I barely even knew 'er I just try to keep the wheel slightly downwind, use the sails for direction. I feel a little safer if there is a hint of weather helm.
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    How fast is too fast?

    Yes, I spent most of my life exploring land on little kids bikes. travelling to different cities and cruising around. Failed at renting a power boat for a weekend by buying a sailboat. Enjoying the journey(s) that has set me off on. Good bonus is I can rebuild winches in my sleep, as they are...
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    How fast is too fast?

    Did that on the water, center mark is correct and visually confirmed with healthy chunk of rudder out of the water. Attached. Barely visible. Cockpit seats mashes right into the cam cleats. Rescued that bird from drowning, it was so thankful it pooped on my boat and then my hand. I have no...
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    Ericson 34T - Access Plate by Keel?

    I actually do, though it was not boating related. Kenwood TS-820 SSB Transceiver. Already noted it appears the mast antenna connection was severed a long time ago. Not the best as the the TxRx supports 12V power supply :)
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