Recent content by Anchises

I have an E-27 with an outboard engine on the transom. Originally the boat had an inboard. If I installed a diesel inboard, I wonder what effect the extra weight of the engine and drag of the prop would have on the speed and performance of the boat. Can I have some opinions? Frank

E-23 Porter, The E-23 was a lot of fun. It was small enough to be easy to sail alone. I could sail into my berth, luff the main at the last moment, jump off and stop the boat. If I tried that today with my present ride, I would take out part of the dock. Mast...

E-23 Porter, Twenty-eight years ago I owned an E-23, hull# 86, which was made in 1969. What a great boat! I remember it fondly. I see very few of them here in San Francisco Bay now. I've had the fin keel off, re-rigged two masts myself and taken almost every component apart. I am...

I recently bought an E-27. At one time my boat must have been berthed in the inner harbor at Santa Cruz, CA, where boats have to motor under two bridges having a height of 18 feet. The mast is mounted on a tabernacle step and appears to be partially equipped to be lowered while under power. Has...