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Very nice! I never would have thought of that! Now I'm not so intimidated.

Simple . . . solid . . . bullet proof. The perfect hardware in my mind. I plan to bring a spare bag and load up at the Chicago Strictly Sail if I can make it up this year.

You lucky dog you! Have fun . . . I don't have to say that. Of course you're going to have fun! Don't under estimate the cold . . . prepare well. Stay warm!!!

Thanks guys! Unless I somehow lose the boat in the divorce my Sailing time should increase dramatically. There's a positive.

I apologize for the late response . . . Divorce just entered my life as I recover from back surgery. I have the stock Selden spars with the stock Chrysler spec hook hinge. I think the Rigrite plate is the one the previous owner installed. I love the thing. I hammered the front and back down to make ...

Where do you have your batteries mounted? What brand solar?

Thanks guy's. I've been reading Perry's book on yacht design. When I read about the challenges of designing a hull and the sweet spot of heel angle for best waterline length it got me to wondering. I've been roughly where you guy's are maybe just a tad closer to 30 at times. I can't find documentati...

Any of you Guy's have any input. What's your angle? After all this time I haven't quite figured it out.

Embarrassed to say . . .

Be extremely careful. The aluminum hook going into the slot on the bottom of the mast will snap right off if the mast is allowed to sway to one side. Keep it centered with the centerline of the boat as it comes down. having the boat pointed into the wind when you do it is a plus.

Google Earth is my friend for planning. I'm going to test it's measuring accuracy in the Galveston/Freeport area next week.

Thanks Terrence, I have a huge list of needs in my restoration this year. Cost cutting is a major concern. I like the double mainsheet thing. I hate the current stock set up. I'm actually looking forward to the new system. If I don't like it I'll go traveler but spend the extra for a good one.

Sold!!! Thanks! I'm going that route. I'm also going with twin mainsheets like another forum member has done.

As much as I love the power my 6.7 Cumins diesel provides I still try to keep my Max speed below 65 in the neighborhood.

If the trailer is in good shape that could be a steal. Maybe a new forum member on the way. For me . . . I do NOT care for wheel steering on anything less than 30 feet. Make that 35 feet.

I had a friend years ago who had to deliver a yacht named "The Bitch". He said having to call the bridge and lock operators was just that.

This anchor resets within its length no matter how many degrees the wind or current shifts.

If it were my boat . . . Cams. I hate clams. When I strip all the hardware for painting almost all of my clams will be trashed. I love the ease and security of cams.

A heads up . . . Odds are you won't find a perfect match. Dimensions have changed slightly since our boats were built. West Marine has a great catalog. Try to get one. Defenders catalog is not as good but their website is better. Good luck!

He's in Des Moines . . . No WM for several hundred miles. Defender may be the best option.

Thanks sauerleigh. I hadn't thought of the fix it for the season angle as they discussed. I'm under a lot of pressure to get the boat in the water for the local concert/sailing season. As much as I want to be in the water I think I'll take the time now to get her done right and shoot for being in by...