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e27 i've singlehanded the e23 from chicago to mich city, st joe and south haven under everything up to 35 knots, without concern, no problem i do like the assym for offwind sailing the e27 should do the same and be more comfy rich mcn monroe harbor chicago

Sails for sale: 2 e23 mains at 75 each no holes servicable. 1 yankee that goes on a furler for 50, 150 rf genoa very good condition, 225 Original mahogany rudder, black metal rudder head and tiller complete. It may also fit the 25. This would amount to a very impressive piece of...

I use the crane 84 dollars I don't have the hinged mast step totally safe rich mcn e23

no the hunchback of notre shame (when i go down below) rich mcn neegee e23 ps but gawd she beats and runs like a scalded cat and with the assym up you should see the 30 foot dogs scatter

I'm thinking 2 stroke extra long you probably have some good swells I have a Johnson Sailmaster 7.5 XLS 25" bracket to top of cav plate (proper measurement) It is on a bracket that is set a little low, so the prop drags when I lift it up, but when I tilt it forward and out it is...

Hello! >lifeline cockpit cover? what i mean is like a weather guard installed on the l>ifelines to protect wave/wind action on the cockpit during weather? 1. right, tie them up to the lifelines to minimize spray in the cockpit 2. halyard placement to quote Jack Sparrow, they are...

depends on the weekend Hello Brian! Have spinnaker, will travel, it is a possibility but I have some prior committments to some out of towners coming in to visit. So, definitely maybe! Good luck on the water! Rich Neegee E23 Monroe

Trailering Hello! Tongue weight! If it is wrong the vehicle will meander. Bearings. Grease them up good! Be meticulous about tire pressure especially on the trailer. Make sure your transmission is up to the job. Rich Neegee E23

Dear Rolf, The calendar is a mess with work and family. Have to be in town for the July 4th weekend. Hope you understand. Launching May 16th . . . Regards Rich McN Neegee

Celebrate the Summer solstice in Saugatuck/Douglas? June 20th or so to the 24th? That way, you are on a weekday might have a better chance at tying up near one another and shorter lines for ice cream. From Map source drop and drag, quick and dirty From Chicago to St Joe distance 52 nm...

Are in the planning stages for two ports to visit on the West Coast of Michigan, St Joe and further north. If you can please indicate your available times for a June or July trip, and whether you'd prefer going during the week or over a weekend. (crowds) Thanks Rich McN Neegee E-23

weight aft I don't think anyone else mentioned weight distribution, in their well reasoned posts for staying the course. I think a boat setup for a tiller first and converted to a wheel later moves more weight aft, which is slower most of the time. You have more flexibility with weight...

teak and holly sole I replaced a t and h sole in a friend's boat. I bought t and h veneered marine plywood at $250 a sheet with freight, and epoxied and varnished and screwed it back into the boat the way the first (wet) one was. Looked nice, was a pretty easy job. Now since you want to...

the slime I think you have to sponge it off. On a few boats that I have crewed on, we'll put on goggles or a mask and swim around down below and sponge off the morning of the race. I think the slime sets up a field of stiction or friction that slows the flow of water near the hull of the...

Lake Michigan Ericson Rendezvous Dear Mike, Thanks for thinking of this location to post it first! You get the gun. Hope to see you there! Regards Rich McN Neegee E-23