bending

Is it possible? The 'tards at my boatyard moved my boat sometime in the last three years, and left the stands so the boat was at about a 10 deg angle. Can that damage the keel? Part of the reason I ask is that there are now threee vertical bulges in the fibreglass on the side of the keel...

If you have a need to bend some wood for different projects here is a method that is working for me. I have to create a framing structure to support a cabin ceiling. So I’m using 1 ½ inch by ¾ inch red oak (which if you’ve ever tried to bend is extremely strong and resistant to bending) and...

OK, 2nd season with my E-25, but first time bending on the mainsail- This should be pretty straightforward, right? run her down the boom track, secure to outhaul, run up track on the main... and sail must also be attached (by 'hook or by crook') where boom meets mast?? tips?? thnx!

well, this sounds simple enough, and may well be... but it's not covered in my E-25 manual anywhere; correct procedure for 'bending on' and securing mainsail on an E-25?? bgs

i purchased a 73 e27 last year with a adjustable backstay.since the e27 is a masthead rig am i bending the mast with the backstay or just compressing the mast.the main sail is not in very good shape so it is hard to tell any difference.any advise on proper adjustment with the masthead set up...