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Went sailing in San Francisco Bay on a racing 1 D 35 sailboat. Noticed that the mast shroulds were solid in stead of cable. Can anyone explain the advantage of a solid cable over a braided one? thanks chris

Anyone use one of these? I can get the "medium" unit for a decent price used. My mast/boom is already setup with a welded hinge fitting on the mast base and a tang on the boom. Incidentally the hole-hole measurement is EXACTLY the minimum setting distance for this unit. I just have to check...

Anyone with direct experience with Force 10 Cozy Cabin kerosene heaters? I was seriously considering installing one as in have it on hand for testing and am not sure what to make of it. I am now wondering if I should be looking at a solid fuel heater instead. The intended use is to extend the...

I remember reading a couple of article about drop-in Peltier, aka solid-state, cooling units that could be used with existing coolers or ice chest. A search of the internet has turned up little except many portable 12v coolers. Can anyone help direct me to a vendor? Again, I'm looking for a 12v...

I noticed the earlier E-38s came with a solid fuel cabin heater. Are any of you guys using them? Are they safe?

Has anyone had any experiences with the Garhauer solid vangs. They seem to have a pretty good price. I have a 85 E 38. I know there are some trade-offs versus Hall and Forespar, but for cruising, are they significant? Thanks in advance, Harold S/V Mischief Maker :devil:

i am the owner of a 74 35 II...i want to install a depth gauge. if the hull is cored then i need to install a thru hull... if its solid i can install a thru the hull transducer. my questions are: 1. is the hull solid or cored 2. if you installed a thru hull for the depth where did you...

I was curious if anyone has thought about installing solid cockpit drains in their Ericson, in particular a 32-2. I am told it is a common practice on boats built in NZ. They could be built using a cardboard tube as a mandral building the fiberglass up to any thickness, say 3/8" thick and...

I have an E-35 '72 and want to install a solid Vang. I am told that the Boom must NOT rotate at all as it will destrly the vang. Has anyone dealt with this? Is there a replacememt goosneck that would work? Any thoughts or ideas?