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Problem with jib halyard
twalker H260 at 6:50pm 11.24.19
I agree there are many ways to handle/rig a boat safely. I also use jack lines when solo as well, b
Whet Your Appetite?
jssailem at 6:43pm 11.24.19
Prep your heater for a workout. It is going to get cold.
Blisters
LeslieTroyer at 6:33pm 11.24.19
Looks like road rash to me.
Hot Prop
LeslieTroyer at 6:31pm 11.24.19
Got a new neighbor in the marina, or one redoing their own electrical system.
Problem with jib halyard
jssailem at 6:19pm 11.24.19
Hi @twalker H260. I think you are asking about the statement that the line would attach to the mast.
Hot Prop
Mr Fox at 5:54pm 11.24.19
Change from 3 blade stationary propeller to 2 blade folding propeller
jssailem at 5:52pm 11.24.19
Absolutely it is possible. May I ask, what is the motivation for this change?
Diesel Re-Plumb
jamieFL at 5:41pm 11.24.19
@sailme88, thank you. I'm good here.
Hunter 340 Asymmetrical Spinnaker Rigging?
Joe at 5:37pm 11.24.19
I recommend rigging an adjustable tack line that you can control from the cockpit. You install a b
Hot Prop
Mr Fox at 5:31pm 11.24.19
Blisters
Joe at 5:04pm 11.24.19
Those don't look like blisters to me. No one "pops" blisters without the intention of repairing the
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde
shemandr at 4:47pm 11.24.19
Chug a lug! :clap:
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde
jssailem at 4:39pm 11.24.19
arrival on the 4th. Inside my 2-5 Dec Window of possibility... I like your thinking and ciphering,
Venture 17 - Cracked Keel
KKP at 4:38pm 11.24.19
That is not a very badly damaged keel. Take a look at these two pics.... before and after... the
Do these actually work
rgranger at 3:47pm 11.24.19
Many pressure washers already come with a siphon attachment for soap or bleach etc. I would try add
Venture 17 - Cracked Keel   (2)
rgranger at 3:43pm 11.24.19
suggested. Simply cut away the damaged glass, fill it in with some copped mat and epoxy resin, fa
Diesel Re-Plumb
sailme88 at 3:32pm 11.24.19
With ALL of the bantering about the fuel system, it appears that a very important aspect of the init
Greta Thunberg sails back to Europe on La Vagabonde
Davidasailor26 at 3:23pm 11.24.19
My updated Windy route - Windy as forecasted Point 3 is now. Each subsequent point is mid-afterno

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