Recent content by Rob Boeckh

Hi, Our 1978 E34t's original traveler is located just aft of the companionway - great for sail handling, less than ideal for cruising with kids and dog. Last weekend we noticed an aloha that had a similar setup to ours, where the owners had moved the sheet to the cabin top using a bridle...

As a way of making the boat a bit more family friendly, I am considering relocating the mainsheet on my '78 E34t to the cabintop using a bridle system (2 mainsheets in a triangular configuration attached to fixed points on the cabin top) to save on the expense of installing a traveller. I plan...

I am the new owner of a 1978 E34T, Charlie. I've got a few projects to work on, and I'm not sure if any action needs to be taken on the mast step. The saddle (?) appears to be barely sitting on one of the aluminum support brackets, shimmed, and isn't even attached at the aft end. I am interested...