Be very careful of any flogging lines. Look like a perfect place to end up with a problem possibly not easily resolved. Imagine the worst case happening when considering going outside s known box,

Bingo thats it. Thanks.

Here's the link to folding winch handles, the only one apparently. https://easysea.org/products/flipper-maniglia-per-winch-richiudibile Pretty pricey though. -- CheersBrian

Group Recently noticed on a sailing Utube the boat had folding winch handles. Appears they were designed to stay in place on top of the winch and when needed they unfold into a working handle. Would

Mates, Well, the sale seems to have evaporated and so Miracleau is back "on the market". Know anyone that wants a fine sailboat, that also is a beautiful waterfront cottage in a slip or anchored out

C30 Boat Cover, almost new that I will be putting up on eBay soon. I have an almost new custom made sunbrella boat cover that I believe has only been used one winter in San Francisco (not a harsh

Hello Todd, Max Munger here. Did IC30A regatta with you twice. As I recall we did very well. Thanks so much. So Odyssey going well? Can't get around on knees much so had to sell Shermax this summer,

C30 Boat Cover, almost new that I will be putting up on eBay soon. I have an almost new custom made sunbrella boat cover that I believe has only been used one winter in San Francisco (not a harsh

Hi Ken - I don’t know for a fact, but I’m pretty sure HDPE heavier than water. Add in the SST shaft... I do coat it with bottom paint. Some of it has built up, but there are always a few bare

Take a look at Catalina outfitters. Their elliptical rudder is on my boat list.

George, Does a HDPE rudder have positive flotation and can it, or should it be Bottom painted. Thanks Ken Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device

5 years ago I bought an HDPE rudder direct from RudderCraft. Love it. Guaranteed for life, I believe. Will never fail like a foam rudder. -- George & Admiral Beth Hoppen Whisked Away 1990 MK II TR

Ken, After several years of fussing, I bought a HDPE (high density polyethylene) rudder. It's solid so there's no foam in it to cause problems. No maintenance at alI. Don't recall which of the vendors

Thanks Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device

I replaced my rudder 4 years ago after trying all the things you've done Ken. Call Bob "Al" Walker at Foss Foam in Williston Florida, great guy to work with. Ph. 352.529.1104. Www.newrudders.com

I've tried to nurse my rudder along for the last 15 years. I have repaired in the crack in the seams. I have drilled holes in the bottom of the rudder to allow water drain over winter. I've even

Robert, Congratulations on a resourceful repair that allowed you to finish your trip. I am sorry your sail was chewed up by a storm, but it's stories like these that make me grateful I am part of a

Thanks for the info on the luff tape size for my old Cruising Design furler. Believe it or not I was still using my original 1984 Genoa until this summer when it came unreefed during a gale and tore

Yes, #6 luff tape is the correct size for the old CDI furler (F6) as well as the new one (FF7).

Yes, it's an old boat, I would not use a broker, just list it on Marketplace and Craigs.-- Steve Razors Edge, Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes Washington 81 Catalina 30 Std rig #2522 M-25 esellscom@...