Recent content by landlocked27

Don't be shy about getting competitive bids (if you can get someone to answer). I just purchased a hinged base plate for the mast of my newly acquired E27 from Ballenger Spars in Watsonville CA. I will be mailing my standing and running rigging to Buzz shortly for replacement. His price is fair...

I will however monitor the web for used !!

Thanks for the response! Unfortunately its a budget thing. The rig is complete and seems to be in working order. Its just not in the budget at this time! Redoing all electrical, water system standing rigging and and and. Made the mistake fg asking my neighbor about the saiboat I had been walking...

No Foils everything else seems in great shape. Any idea about the manufacturer?

Anyone recognize this beast? No manufacturer that I can find. Worth using ? Parts available?

Keeping in mind that Centrifugal Bilge Pumps were never designed to pump a bilge dry and only to help prevent your vessel from sinking in an emergency it is still frustrating not be able just turn a switch on and "dry out" the bilge. A big sponge and a shop vac are handy companions. I have had...

Thanks sounds like Ballenger is the one to talk to!

The "hinge" is actually a pin. You remove both pins and completely remove the mast and lay it on deck or in my case across the bow and stern pulpit for trailering.

Just purchased an E-27. She's on a trailer so will be doing maintenance and replacements this winter. Snow permitting. I will be trying to do things economically as possible while attending to necessities first. One thing that is jumping out at me are the spreaders. Looks like original bracket...