Recent content by pheiner

Good point--it may well have been pressed. Only one of the deformities, however, is significant enough to lock the teeth. When grinding, you can hear it as the teeth pass that spot, but it won't seize every time. I haven't done this under load, though, so I expect it would happen more often when...

So, I'm looking to upgrade my E-23 Mk II Barlow 15 winches to something self-tailing. Right now I've got 1 Lewmar 16 CST. I want a matching one, but don't want to pay full price for a new one. I have an option to get another one at a very good price that is in perfect condition in every way but...

Update on the sheets, plus Barton Winchers Thanks for the advice, everyone. I have an update on my setup: - Went with 3/8" Sta-Set from DynamicSailor because of the price. 2x 40' lengths, one red flecked and one green flecked. Sailed once with them, and I didn't find them too much harder on the...

New Ericson-23 Mk II owner here (and first-time boat owner). I've got a few things I'm looking to do with the boat, one of which is replacement of the jib sheets. Currently, it's got 1/2" jib sheets that are the same color as the main sheet and is a little confusing for family that I'm taking...