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    Mainsheet

    Mainsheet layout Brent; I have a 1987 E26 with the mid-boom layout. While this is how it was designed at the factory, it is probably not the best. The advantage to this layout is it keeps the main sheet out of the cockpit. The disadvantage is that is creates uneeded stress on the...
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    Lake Sailors

    Land Locked I also sail on a lake. This would be the almost, Great Lake, Lake Champlain. Actually there are quite a few Ericsons on this lake, including a 1987 E34 for sale out of Shelburne, VT. In my marina alone there are four E26's, including mine. Lake Champlain sailing is very...
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    Hull ID location on boat

    HIN The HIN should be located on the upper starboard side of the transome. Usually the last two didgits are the year in which it was manufactured. The Federal requirement now says that the HIN must be 17 digits long. I forget when this chabged, but it was in the early 80's. I would suggest...
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    Punxsutawney Phil

    Phil It would be nice just to see my driveway again. I am now running out of places to put the snow. I guess it's making up for the past 6 mild winters.
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    Heeling & Reefing

    I recently read an article on Sailnet about heeling. I own a 1987 E26, fractional rig w/ 5' draft, fin keel. This was my first season sailing on this boat and it had been a long time I was last involved with sailing. While some parts of sailing are like riding a bike, there are still many...
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