Nina Lucia

I am just having the local machine shop make me some sheaves for my mast. Acetal is the material commonly used. It's an easy job for a...

Thank you!

I have replaced the sheaves on my jib cars. First thing is to remove the car sliding it off the end of the track. Use a sharp drill and...

Thanks, I'll definitely check Barton

I had similar cars, no obvious branded, same damage. The best replacement was from the Barton Catalogue. They mostly fit standard T...

I don't know who made those, but there are a couple of ebay sellers who offer bespoke acetal sheaves. I believe some genoa cars MAY be...

It's not Barton. I was thinking something similar, just need to see if I could get similar pin with fittings.

Could be Barton? Like most cars wheels can be removed by carefully drilling out the end of the retaining pin, then knocking out the...

Wheels on our genoa cars are cracked and broken. Any suggestions how to repair them or replace them? I have been told that they are not...

We sail all year around

Just got back from Lymington to Southampton.Aborted first attempt at midday as the chop created by wind over tide was lifting my prop...

Hello OldColt. This post is perfectly timed as my wife and I are thinking of doing the exact same thing. Buying a small place on the...

Thank you. Much appreciated.