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Would you call this a lug sail..?
PaulK at 6:48am 02.11.21
Looks like it has a gaff at the top, so gaff goes into the description. A lug sail would have a yar
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
DougM at 6:41am 02.11.21
I have a Dust Deputy. I never thought of using it for bottom sanding. Short of having a generator to
Bowsprit Advice Please
Jackdaw at 6:38am 02.11.21
When you get ready to install your sprit, whatever brand, be sure that the sprit stays clear of the
Would you call this a lug sail..?
dlochner at 6:30am 02.11.21
Here's an interesting video on sail plans from Leo Goolden on Samson Boat Works. WuiaVpCNYNo
Managing the Mal de Mer?
Kings Gambit at 6:29am 02.11.21
It's not always inner ear but BETWEEN the ears.. Keeping their mind off the subject... I think som
Steering Backwards
dlochner at 6:25am 02.11.21
Pedestal steering uses cables to turn a quadrant on the rudder post to turn the rudder. Some boats
Steering Backwards   (1)
Parsons at 6:23am 02.11.21
More room in the cockpit. Perhaps simpler connection to tiller quadrant - can use direct rack & pini
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
dlochner at 6:20am 02.11.21
See if you can rent a Mirka sander and vacuum from your yard since you're doing so many boats. I at
Covid-19 Vaccination
dlochner at 6:12am 02.11.21
My question is why is there such variation of response? My non medical education leads me to questi
Bowsprit Advice Please
DougM at 6:11am 02.11.21
When you get ready to install your sprit, whatever brand, be sure that the sprit stays clear of the
Would you call this a lug sail..?
cb32863 at 6:06am 02.11.21
Not a Lateen, more Gaff headed. Digging through "Sailmaker's Apprentice" and a modified Gaff seems t
H26 Battery Panel / Wall
Chiriqui at 6:05am 02.11.21
oh I just re-read that they counter the weight of the motor.. good point! maybe into the L shape an
Possible new 26.5 owner
Orbweaver at 6:04am 02.11.21
unfortunately the bimini and boom are incompatible, so you either sail or enjoy the shade. that's on
H36 Battery Charger replacement
tfox2069 at 6:01am 02.11.21
Bought the Sterling ProCharge Ultra 12v 60a charger from MaineSail to replace my OEM ProMariner ProT
Steering Backwards
LloydB at 6:00am 02.11.21
Same as a tiller or a car push the top towards the side of the boat that you want to make circles. T
H26 Battery Panel / Wall
Chiriqui at 5:59am 02.11.21
soaked in sweat trying to work back in under the cockpit maintaining those batteries
Would you call this a lug sail..?
jibes138 at 5:51am 02.11.21
I have a lugsail on a sailing dinghy. The sail is attached to the boom and the boom connects to the
Pulls to port under power
RoyS at 5:50am 02.11.21
A thought: Prop pitch has been cited above. When you are in forward and motoring your engine should
H26 Battery Panel / Wall
Chiriqui at 5:43am 02.11.21
There is also that space at the bottom of the hanging locker in the head.... or under the sink in th

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