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  1. u079721

    Why aren't these people out sailing!

    Saturday here in Minnesota was as good as it gets. Temp in the high 70s, wind north at 10 to 15, absolutely sunny. I was coming back from a bike ride south and stopped by the marina at Lake City on Lake Pepin, and just couldn't believe it. Just about ALL of the slips were occupied! Why...
  2. Sven

    There is something about people who like boats

    Before Glyn gave us a Force 10 BBQ a few years ago we'd never been aware of "cargo shifting". Since then we've enjoyed the other side of the bargain as well and think it is a splendid tradition. I still assumed it was a phenomena on just this forum. Earlier this month I asked another forum...
  3. T

    Seattle People, know any riggers

    I need to upgrade my rigging, it is the original on my 1978 e 27, any suggestions.
  4. R

    Who of the people that visit this website are in this region?

    Hello All, I was just wondering who is in the southeast? I'm in Athens Alabama on lake Wheeler. E36 (RH)
  5. R

    Why don't people care for their boats?

    We had the remnants of tropical storm Noel "blow" through the North East yesterday. Our E38, although wintering in a new marina was tied in to concrete docks with 20+lines, 10 fenders and liberal use of chafing gear. She did just fine. Driving around yesterday we found two sailboats washed up...
  6. R

    26' boat can take how many people on board?

    Hi, My Ericson 26 sleeps 4. But for day cruising trips where people just sit around, it seems like I can take take more people on board. Does anyone know if there is a limit beyond which the boat will sink or flip over or pose other risks? Robert
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