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In rebuilding my boom I have to replace/reinstall the internal boom bails. They are basically a curved metal plate with a 3/16" hole in each end and a small bail welded to the center. (See pic.) Originally held in place with pop rivets. I was thinking that maybe replacing the rivets with 1/4"...

Lew warned me it might happen, but I was still surprised. After a wonderful day sail including a whale encounter with a noisy exhalation and another encounter with a pod of smaller pilot whales, the wind died so we ended up motoring the last 4 NM back to the dock. Once we'd tied up I...

There have been discussions on the sailnet group concerning sewing machines. It seems to be generating a lot of interest so I felt I could pass on some information as to what I have found successful. I have made the curtains for my E27 which are shown on this forum. I have also made front and...