outer

Just got in last nite from a 14 day sail of the outer banks of North Carolina. I'll post pictures and descriptions if anyone is interested. Two things that I can say for sailing the area, First, if you ever get a chance to sail the outer banks take it! The fresh ocean breeze and unspoiled beauty...

I generally sail our 1984 E30+ with the headsail sheets led on the blocks/track on the toe rail, and she sails nicely like that. Lately, I've been wondering if she would sail better/point higher if I used the inside tracks just below the cabin windows instead. That would bring the headsail...

I recently purchased a '76 Ericson 27, on which the portals had been replaced with excessive silicone sealant on the outside of the cabin. I have tried to gently scrape it off without damaging the finish, but is not working. Any suggestions on how to remove it? Would a synthetic scrubbing pad...