Recent content by Fosters

After nay years and many suggestions ( even from the Mfg) I have finally solved my starting problems! From new batteries to new cables and upgraded wiring as well as a solenoid replacement, nothing fixed the problem of starting my MD 12 ! Finally a month ago I replaced the start and glow plug...

also time to replace After many patch jobs, maybe it is time to replace the windows on my 26......we have had an unseasonable amount of rain the last few weeks and saw a few drips.....can you send me the pictures......interested in how these are through bolted/ screwed. Mine have rubber gaskets...

Adjustable Backstay Nigel, How do you handle your back stay? Is it split like the one on my 26? If so, what kind of system do you have? How did you anchor the bottom fitting at the transom? I am thinking about some sort of down wind sail next. Just bought a slightly used Mylar and Pentax...

Does anyone have any specs for tuning the rig on a E26? Thanks, SF:egrin:

Call it a mid-life crisis, but I have decided to get back into some club racing on my 1987 E 26. One of my major concerns has always been the Main sheet System and specifically, it's inability to really flatten the main under load. As it came from the factory, the mainsheet runs through a cam...

My 1987 E- 26 is for sale. She is a beauty and has been well maintained and updated far beyond norm! She is listed for sale on www.sailboatowners.com for $26,500.00 Needless to say she is loaded! Wheel and RF were added from the factory and she has all new electronics ( ST-40 Depth and Speed and...