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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2015, 20:29
Replies: 4
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Posted By Fair-Wind
Re: What is the state of the market?

The market today for used sailboats is VERY soft..The younger generations are just not into it...Boatyards are full of neglected sailboats you can get for little of nothing..So do your homework...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2008, 08:59
Replies: 105
Views: 29,098
Posted By Fair-Wind
95% of the time, 95% of the existing sailboats...

95% of the time, 95% of the existing sailboats are on the hard, in marina slips or tied to marina maintained and inspected moorings...

If your anchor drags, it's because its too small or you...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-12-2008, 19:06
Replies: 105
Views: 29,098
Posted By Fair-Wind
This thread points out one truth. 95% of the...

This thread points out one truth. 95% of the time, cruising boats are "anchored" in marina slips. The experiences detailed here explain why the 5% who were swinging in strange anchorages WISH they...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-12-2008, 10:30
Replies: 2
Views: 3,390
Posted By Fair-Wind
Most of the time, this sail would be set at 100%...

Most of the time, this sail would be set at 100% of its area so performance / shape while reefed is really not an issue. A sewn-on UV cover is really not possible with our machine, but a zippered...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-12-2008, 08:51
Replies: 2
Views: 3,390
Posted By Fair-Wind
Kevlar Foresail, Roller Furling..?

Hello..

I recently purchased a Lancer 28 which came with 5 hanked on foresails. We have installed roller furling and converted the working jib and 120% Genoa to roller furling, projects that went...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-11-2008, 20:59
Replies: 8
Views: 5,581
Posted By Fair-Wind
The prices now include shipping and import duty.....

The prices now include shipping and import duty..

ALADO - Furler and Roller - main page (https://www.alado.com/)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-11-2008, 13:33
Replies: 8
Views: 5,581
Posted By Fair-Wind
Thanks for the reply! Did you use an existing...

Thanks for the reply! Did you use an existing roller furling sail, buy a new sail, or modify an existing hanked-on sail? I have a Lancer 28 with 5 hanked on sails (!) and I'd like to modify one of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2008, 12:56
Replies: 34
Views: 49,039
Posted By Fair-Wind
"the worst production boat ever built"...That's a...

"the worst production boat ever built"...That's a pretty broad statement. I have seen a few Hunters...Well anyway...We keep a Lancer 28 shoal draft sloop on a trailer in Mexico and use her to cruise...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-11-2008, 12:28
Replies: 8
Views: 5,581
Posted By Fair-Wind
These furlers seem almost too good to be...

These furlers seem almost too good to be true..I'm considering a Model A-1 (35'foil) and I'll let you know how it works out!

ALADO - Furler and Roller - main page (https://www.alado.com/)
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