Recent content by edwardgato

I live very close to you! We live in Brandon, just outside of Tampa. However, we keep our boat "El Gato" sliped at Little Harbor (Ruskin, FL). My email address is edwardgato@msn.com. Maybe we can get to gether for some sailing? EdGato el Capitan de "El Gato" E29, 1977

Hey, I'm out here also! Our E29 is sliped at Little Harbor, Ruskin Fl which is just 25 min from our home in Brandon, FL. Ed S/V El Gato :egrin:

gareth, my boat is an E29 1977 vintage. :egrin:

Thanks tenders. I plan to start taking them apart in the morning. I'll let you know how it turned out. Wintu, thanks for the web site. I'll call them in the morning and see if they make custom gasgets for windows. :egrin:

Anyone know where I can get new window seals for my E29? I have tried applying calking to windows. However, they still leak and now I have to clean up an unsightly mess. I read the lead about replacing the class windows with Plexiglas and I don't want to give up my tempered glass windows. So, I...

Buenos tardes capitan Morgan. Yo no sabia que usted tiene una hermana. PS say hi to Speedy Gonzales for me. Call me I'd like for us go go sailing together again some time soon. Without the wife or the dog. Ed Gato

Reply to Marshall In response to "Opinions please. Advice. If I buy it, it'll be my first mono hull sailboat. One that does not need a lot of work or money to enjoy right away. I know that over time, maintenance and repairs will be needed on most any boat. I just don't want to buy a project...

Response to Cheri and Mike McNulty Hi Cheri and Mike, Thanks for the invite we will try and make to the raft up. It sounds like fun. Looking forward to meeting up with you guys. Ed & Elaine/El Gato E29

Replace halyard Hi Sean, I did the same thing last week by sewing the two halyards end to end. It was easier than I thought it would be. :egrin:

I want to learn it all Hi Morgan, I want to learn it all and you sound like the guy I would like to learn from. Ed

Tampa Bay Area Hi Jennifer, We love the Tampa Bay Area so much to do here! We are looking forward to meeting many new people in the sailing community. Come on down the water is great and the climate is warm most of the year. It never really gets cold but for a few days out of the year...

reply to Brian Brian, Thanks for the hint on local sailing clubs. I’ll look into it soon. Thanks, Ed

wanted sailing buddies Hi Sean, It took me a while to figure out how to reply to your remarks. I hope I have it right. Thanks for the complements on my boat and course compleation. Ed

Hi All, My name is Edward Gato I own an Ericson 29. My wife and I are both retired and have plenty of time to sail. The problem is my wife Elaine is a little afraid of going sailing with just me to handle the boat because of my lack of experience. I don’t blame her. Although, experienced with...