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halyard sheaves do your sheaves look like this??? i should add a few details. this is a kenyon spar on our 30+. i'm the 3rd owner. the previous owner never flew the spinnaker. from what i've heard the halyard running through the port sheave on my mast (with ss tube) is the spinnaker halyard...

ok, my wife has asked me why our icebox doesn't drain. my guess is, the bottom of the icebox is below the water line. our icebox simply drains to a through hull fitting. i open the fitting while on a port tack and it drains. of course on starboard it fills. my plan is to plumb the drain to the...

Our trip to PIB in june '11

wind transponder inquiry thanks for all the responses to my question. i still have more than a month before i make a decision. so, keep the comments coming. right now i have a no-nonsense windex and a hand held wind speed indicator. do they work? yes. were they expensive? no. perhaps, i...

i'm looking for your opinion regarding a wind speed & direction transducer. i'm considering raymarine ST60, tacktick TO33, a model from farallon or one from nexus (22921-1). i've read some of the threads regarding particular systems. some of you have had great experiences while others have not...

ok, what is your opinion for outside winter storage...shrink wrap or custom cover? if you suggest a custom cover, who is a reputable dealer in the detroit/toledo area? thanks, steve

i have a 1980 30+. who made the spar or is there a name or number stamped on it somewhere that will give me the information?? thanks, steve

i don't know the age of either sail. my best guess is 15 years+. i've noticed no tears. the main is NOT loose footed. you may call my cell if you have other questions. steve

18# anchor with 14ft 1/4in chain (2 pieces) and 100ft 1/2in dia 3 strand. $15. stvsem@gmail.com 317-445-2556

main sail cover (14ft x 3ft 9in) and wheel cover (3ft tall x 2 1/2ft) and additional cover (9ft x 3ft). $10 for all 3. stvsem@gmail.com 317-445-2556

1 main (fully battened) and 1 genoa from an ericson 30+. main dim luff 37ft, leech 40ft, foot 12ft 5in. genoa dim luff 34ft 8in, leech 33ft, foot 18ft 8in. main has 2 reef pts. genoa will fit roller furler. $20.00 for both. willing to travel within 50 miles of 49276 to deliver...

recently purchased a '80 30+ (ERY30540M80H) with a spinnaker in the inventory. the previous two owners never flew it. i have a kenyon mast with the 'triple-cage' sheaves. i'm guessing the sheave (port side) is for the spinnaker. is this correct? i've attached a pic of the mast head (hopefully)...