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There are other options to a solar arch for mounting solar panels. See info in this video

We are happily sailing again, after some rigging replacements, on Tampa Bay in St Petersburg Fl.

When we bought our 32-3 two years ago the owner stated that if/when we wanted to replace the aluminum rub rail we could find it here Taco Marine . We haven't taken the step yet to replace the rub rail, but it is on the list.

It's explained in the intro and forward in the reprint of Milnes book. Ann Davison made several stops.

I just came across a You Tube channel from Webb Chiles. He is sailing around in his Olsen designed Moore 24. Looking forward to more from this sailing legend.

When I Put Out to Sea by Nicolette Milnes. in 1971 she was the first woman to solo sail non stop across the Atlantic.

Hi Bob, Nice video of pulling the mast. This is a next step for us too! A little shocked at the cost (I guess I shouldn't be it's a boat, right). Are you having to replace more than the standing rigging?

For sure use Garhauer for the the u-bolts.

Bob, that would be fantastic. Let's plan on it. What's the best way to stay in touch?

We missed Captain Q. We did meet ThurstonCounty in the bus line heading back to the parking lot. Wish we had met up with you Bob, we would have picked your brain of everything E32-3 over a beer or a pain killer.

Thanks for the information and advice everyone. Working on getting the ends off.

Thanks for the explanation of the outhaul system within the boom. We've been having trouble with the outhaul slipping when we are sailing (ok mostly racing) and end up with a big belly in the foot of the sail. Since we stripped the sails and the boom off the boat as part of our prep for...

You got it! We have an Classic Boat Regatta coming up in early September. Formerly known as the the Good Old Boat Regatta. We want the parade of boats to be festive. I want to show off our boat's trophy flags as well as our sailing club's burgee and the American flag. We will follow "protocol"...

Thanks Christian for explaining how to fly the ensign off the edge of the main. You can check Chapman for flag etiquette. I for one want to hoist all our flags for a festive event, but do want to honor the US flag.

We just replaced one U-bolt on our 32-3. It sheared off at the deck similar to what others have described. We ordered the replacement bolt from Garhauer. They have great customer service and the bolt fit perfectly. We used Butyl Tape as a bedding compound. The most difficult part of the whole...