purchasing

Hi everyone, Wondering if I can get a little assistance with a jib purchasing decision. I'm considering the purchase of a jib with dimmensions of: Luff: 19.25 ft. Leech: 15.67 ft. Foot: 9.5 ft. I know this is less than the 100% area available in the foretriangle created by the...

My father and I are getting ready to buy a sailboat and I could certainly use some advice. My father used to sail until family pressure convinced him to sell the sailboat for a ski boat. He is getting ready to retire now, and I am wanting to begin cruising and doing some racing. I have very...

I am purchasing an 87 E34 and will be doing extended trip north along pacific coast. I've been told I should replace the 2 blade bronze prop with a 3 blade for more power as I bash north. I have read about Maxprop (expensive) and CDI, any suggestions? Also, I dont plan on racing, only cruising...

I'm in Sydney Australia and considering purchasing a 1982 E35 I think a version 2. Can anyone give me some positives and negatives of the design. This particular one sailed from the US some years ago. I notice in one of the posts there is some mention of the rudder needing modification re...