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Evaluating a South Coast 26
PaulK at 9:35am 02.05.23
Just a boat handling point-- the side decks seem quite narrow, which might make going forward to hoi
Missing boom
PRoberaon at 9:34am 02.05.23
Also, the the rigging runs thru the same drain. Would have never thought of that
Missing boom
PRoberaon at 9:31am 02.05.23
Just seemed the outside pressure would be greater. So when sitting still it wouldn't drain. But I'm
Perko vs. Vetus shell ventilators
dLj at 9:28am 02.05.23
I have no experience with the Perko but looking at the Perko web site for these, they are doing the
Missing boom
kappykaplan at 9:27am 02.05.23
Water seeks its own level. My sink drain is below the waterline. Water doesn't back up, even when
Missing boom
PRoberaon at 9:18am 02.05.23
Can anyone explain " the sink drains thru the keel, how would it drain just sitting still in the wat
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
PaulK at 9:18am 02.05.23
We liked the flexibility of wireless. You can put the displays wherever you want, without having to
Battery starter ...
Davidasailor26 at 9:03am 02.05.23
Battery starter ...
shemandr at 8:19am 02.05.23
Yeah, that.
mooring pendants
jssailem at 7:53am 02.05.23
Welcome to the SBO site. It is tough to make these decisions. Money. Will it be a calm water experie
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle.
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:49am 02.05.23
Have had a 3blade Maxprop for years which feathers reliably. Prop walk is minimal and reverse thrus
Battery starter ...
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:45am 02.05.23
Looks like a battery isolator common in that era of boats. You should replace It with something like
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
jssailem at 7:34am 02.05.23
For convenience of installation the wireless is very attractive. But. Signals can go week or fail. P
mooring pendants
Captain Larry-DH at 7:24am 02.05.23
Oday 302 keel surface
Mackaroni at 7:14am 02.05.23
Sorry for the delay in responding. The answers here are super helpful and I am very grateful for t
mooring pendants
dlochner at 7:06am 02.05.23
Welcome to SBO. What are other boats in your mooring field using? I would start there. https://x.
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
Cederholm at 6:49am 02.05.23
Have a friend that has the wireless. The yard ( and my friend) forgot about he battery in the mast
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ????
RitSim at 6:41am 02.05.23
Have a friend that has the wireless. The yard ( and my friend) forgot about he battery in the mast
Wind Song -summer pics/upgrades
TomY at 6:18am 02.05.23
The Concordia craftsmanship on your boat is world-class. She is beautiful!

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