Recent content by key1

Oh, now I see this thread is from 2005! Wake up here! But now that I have renewed the topic, what I was really looking for are the mast and boom section dimensions, or "thickness". They're sort of oval shaped so I need x and y. I'm preparing some winter covers and such, and I am 30 miles...

I have a '74 standard rig E27. I recently measured my mast length, while it was on the ground, with a 100' tape so no room for much error (possible droop in the tape over the length but very little since I laid it over the spar). The measurement was of the extrusion only, NOT including the...

I've gotten some great opinions and advice from you guys, I appreciate it. Now one more question - I will be replacing my jib winches this season. I will be buying a new genoa 125-135% (final decision on size not yet made) and not sure what size winch to use. Replacements will be self-tailing...

OK, thanks for the advisement! Now thinking of going to 125% genoa, hank-on for a season or two. Then if we're still going strong, convert it to furler. Probably $500 to do that, add the luff tape and sun cover. Years ago I had a couple of "incidences" up on the foredeck bringing my jib down...

Still mulling over a decision to make here. I have read several good pro and con arguments here and appreciate your thoughts. One other item - I would like to replace my original equipment Barient jib sheet winches. I am looking at Lewmar #15 or #30 EVO self-tailing. Any recommendations on...

I want to equip my 1974 Ericson 27 with a jib furler and sail for the first time in its life! I've been running with a 110% for all these years. But I'm torn between buying new which would cost $2500-3000, vs used. I'm not sure new makes sense on an almost 50 yr old boat. Boat's in good...