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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-12-2021, 11:27
Replies: 44
Views: 9,609
Posted By Willis
Re: Laminate Sail reviews - offshore cruising use

Mylar is usually touted as the reason for the shape to NOT be ruined, this is the first I have heard of the opposite. Is your experience with this based on pure racing sails, which leaves the mylar...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-12-2021, 11:15
Replies: 44
Views: 9,609
Posted By Willis
Re: Laminate Sail reviews - offshore cruising use

Haha well maybe. I have a preferred option, which is why I'm looking for users of laminates to relay their experience so I can re-evaluate my opinion. There is plenty of feedback about the issues...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-12-2021, 10:59
Replies: 44
Views: 9,609
Posted By Willis
Re: Laminate Sail reviews - offshore cruising use

20,000 miles in 2 years is impressive. What kind of laminates do you have onboard and what are their issues? I'm trying to relate the issues with specific constructions. Like single or double...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-12-2021, 14:28
Replies: 44
Views: 9,609
Posted By Willis
Re: Laminate Sail reviews - offshore cruising use

So the collection of feedback resulted in 2 real world, first-hand reviews of full-time cruising use and some good reminders of the pros and cons, as well as some anecdotal 2nd hand feedback. There...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-12-2021, 15:40
Replies: 44
Views: 9,609
Posted By Willis
Laminate Sail reviews - offshore cruising use

I'm looking for some real world feedback from cruisers that have been using laminate sails for offshore cruising. How have your sails held up over 1 year, 2 years...? Which cloth are you using? ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-01-2020, 09:24
Replies: 15
Views: 2,639
Posted By Willis
Re: Help me ID this boat make and model!

The keel and rudder look consistent with C&C's of that era, but it's lacking the trademark star on the cove stripe. I would think that even a custom build would still have that feature. I agree...
Forum: Navigation 24-07-2019, 08:31
Replies: 117
Views: 24,104
Posted By Willis
Re: Can I ditch my SSB radio for an Sat Phone type Iridium Go?

SSB requires your equipment and the equipment of the people you're communicating with to function.

Sat Phones etc. require your equipment, the other person's equipment and loads of equipment...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-05-2019, 16:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,866
Posted By Willis
Re: Iron keel to fiberglass transition repairs

I found this article useful in deciding what to do about my keel to hull joint:

https://www.epoxyworks.com/index.php/smiles-all-around/

Certainly dropping the keel and creating a well made...
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