Recent content by Windaveski

I have had an E25+ since 2013. I have tuned the standing rigging several times including in 2017 when I replaced all stays and turnbuckles, but I have never been really satisfied with the setup. I have read several articles about how to set up and tune a fractional rig, some written...

I also have a 79 E25+. I recently got a new mainsail (made for this boat). I had the same issue with the sail jamming before it was fully raised. I found that the sheave in the masthead is further forward than the grommet in the head of the sail. This results in high forward force on the...

I also have a 79 E25+. I recently got a new mainsail (made for this boat). I had the same issue with the sail jamming before it was fully raised. I found that the sheave in the masthead is further forward than the grommet in the head of the sail. This results in high forward force on the...

Great Info Many thanks for the timely and useful info. It really addresses my concerns very directly. Based on Alan's comments about minimal changes from the E-25+ to the E-26 and his pictures, I think the traveler upgrade may be easier than I had anticipated. Do you think they may have...

Hi family Ericson, I purchased a very nice 1979 E 25+ last summer and sail it in the south puget sound. I am generally very happy with the boat but have a few questions and would much appreciate any help. My background: Been sailing since before I can remember, ~60years. Most of my early...