Recent content by Scott Lynds

Blue Water Thanks to all who responded to my question. I have been reading much lately on extended cruising and appreciate the wisdom in your comments. I am gladly getting to know my boat little by little, and am growing to apprecaite her more everyday. I had actually set out in the beginning...

Scott Lynds Hi, I too purchased a 29 this year, and it is my first boat of any size to speak off. My understanding is that the keel is lead encapsulated in the fiberglass keel itself, and not simply a bolted on hunk of lead. I look forward to your further questions as I will probably have...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has made any signifigant "blue water" passages with an E29, and/or made modifications to do so. I guess what I am really asking, is what is the overall consideration of this boat for crossing oceans, and what "beefing" up would be necessary to this particular boat...

Hi, There is an E27 on ebay located in Rochester. Anybody on this list in that area that may know this boat, and have an idea of what it might be worth? It does not appear to have a rudder in the photos the seller sent me. That is probably a good story! Thanks, Scott

I am considering buying an E-27, and would like to know the hull speed of this boat, as well as the general sailing characteristics, good and bad. I presently own a Catalina 22 swing keel, so anyone with knowledge of Cat22, might be able to offer me a comparison on what I will be loosing/gaining...