Recent content by dialdan

Google Russell Brown Proas for much more

The Proa Jzerro Has some history, now owned by Ryan Finn . Previously sailed across the Pacific to Australia , back to NZ then shipped back to the US

Ask Sam samholmessailing@gmail.com

6 layers would be overkill , a couple of layers of 450 gm double bias should suffice , double bias drapes really well

Thanks for your explanation seems to make sense . I always thought fore-reaching was a safer option because you are still moving forward and have some steering control.

Wouldn't this want to make the boat tack ? To me it looks as though the rudder should be reversed

Maybe time to check engine mounts?

My Vancouver 27 repaint using Toplac came out ok but is very soft and scuffs quiet easily

If you can get power to your boat why not put a fan heater inside the anchor locker ? A few days should sort it 'check for soft spots by tapping the area with a screwdriver handle.

Reefit by Almasts excellent bit of gear

Never tried it but how about an air powered random orbital and wet sand?

I have just fitted ahttp://www.almasts.com.au/furling-systems/Reefit from Almasts, very happy with it

Sailing Nandji is easy on the eye

Jesus mate you better get your cholesterol checked