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I am converting my E35-2 to internal halyards. I am now at the wire phase of the project. It seems that there is no easy way! My plan is to use 4 10' PVC thin wall water pipes to run the 42' span. I figure I can in several spots drill a 1/2 inch hole in the pipe and a hole through the other side...

Someone asked me to post a description of the lazyjack system i have on Escape Plan our E-38 so here goes. First off I will suggest anyone considering lazy jacks to read Guys article on building your own the arrangement of legs in my system is very close to his. Second I must give credit to the...

Just a quick sanity check here before I make a hole I regret later. I admit I am probably way overthinking this. I have an unused mast head sheave on the aft port side I'd like to use for a topping lift. The starboard aft sheave currently has the main halyard on it. This exits the mast...

Upon inspecting the boom of the 1975 e27 I purchased late last fall, it seems as if the internal mainsail outhaul is jammed. The play line comes out about 2' in front of the gooseneck, and has a jam cleat just fore of where it comes out (on the port side of the boom). I made certain the...

I'm going to be dropping the mast on "The Dawg" (for her annual rig inspection) and thought I might convert to internal halyards. Anyone have any advice.. Pros--Cons. Thought I might borrow a friends Plasma Cutter to cut the slots (:confused: can you use a plasma cutter on Aluminium?) Please...

I have an E29 which I would like to convert to internal halyards. Anyone out there made this conversion? Anyone have any advise before I jump into this project? Dave

Hi, dear all, can anybody refer me to a good website or book on internal wood restoration/repair? We have quite a bit of water damage in our new old boat, and although I found a lot of good advice in this site I still need some extra data on tools, chemicals and technics. Thanks in...

I have a Honda 8hp mounted on the transon of my 1974 Ericson 27. I am planning on installing a permanent tank, and was curious if anyone else had done this, or had suggestions. My understanding from Honda is they recommend no more than 6 feet of fuel line and 3 feet of elevation. I am at this...