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by BruceW
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Storm tactics with single mast rig
Replies: 25
Views: 31778

Re: Storm tactics with single mast rig

After a very rough sail of 10+ hours in the northern great lakes (large, steep, square seas all to typical in a big blow) and pulling in the first then second reef, I also decided to have a 3rd reef added to a new main that was on order. I will also be utilizing just a 2nd and 3rd reef point (as soo...
by BruceW
Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Barient 27 Chrome 2 Speed Winch
Replies: 0
Views: 2616

Barient 27 Chrome 2 Speed Winch

Replaced this manual winch with an electric Lewmar 48 on my F36. It is in excellent condition (fresh water use / rope halyards only). Will handle from 3/8" to 5/8" line. Asking $350.
by BruceW
Thu May 28, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F36 Jib Halyard Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 6159

Re: F36 Jib Halyard Replacement

Just replaced all halyards on a F36. Used 7/16" diameter on originals and stayed with that. Suggest that Defender has excellent prices and great rigging services.

Bruce