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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 57
Views: 5,496
Posted By sonosail
Re: Anyone know anything about Precision Sail Loft?

I have never heard ANYTHING bad about Precision Sails. (the advertising campaign seems bizarre though.)
When I called I asked where the sails were made.
First I was accused of being a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-21-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By sonosail
Re: Can you identify this boat?

This one on yachtworld is a different, later Sigma 36. (designed by David Thomas and built in UK).

The boat in the first photo may not be a Sigma 36 (S&S). I just can't resist trying to identify...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-21-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By sonosail
Re: Can you identify this boat?

If that's the case, it may well be a Sigma 36. (hard to really tell without a better view of the stern.)

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=4014

rb
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-29-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 292
Posted By sonosail
Re: Lightning centerboard extraction

The board comes out of the the top of the trunk somewhat easily. Replace pannant with something easier to hold on to and fasten it somewhere so the top of the board doesn't go below the top of the...
Forum: Racing 09-13-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By sonosail
Re: Another new sail question/rant

I think it's easy to make sweeping statements, about the properties of a fiber or method of construction. (I'm guilty of doing the same thing).
My real question is, do we (the performance/racing...
Forum: Racing 09-12-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By sonosail
Re: Another new sail question/rant

ALTHOUGH, a friend of mine just took delivery of a new 'ICE' ?? sail (from Doyle NZ??).
It is a beauty! With these strange looking horizontal fibers. Who knows! We'll see if it lasts for more than a...
Forum: Racing 09-12-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By sonosail
Re: Another new sail question/rant

Thanks Jeff-h and zz4gta. Some of your comments and experiences sound familiar.
'String' sails may be the future, but I'm going to live with horizontal seams and 'disconnected' fibers' for now. To...
Forum: Racing 09-11-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By sonosail
Another new sail question/rant

For those who have been told that a dacron sail will loose it's shape in a year, and a laminate sail needs to be replaced in 3, please don't abandon the sport yet!

On my 35' sailboat, I'm...
Forum: Boat Reviews 09-08-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By sonosail
Re: 1977 Cal 34 Mk III

CAL 34 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com (http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1292)
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 09-08-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 444
Posted By sonosail
Re: 1973 islander 37

Forgetting price point, condition etc.
Sailing performance was more than an afterthought for this particular design. (++)
Many boats of this design were sold as kits. (not necessarily a bad thing).
Forum: Racing 09-08-2012
Replies: 21
Views: 1,579
Posted By sonosail
Re: new 120% genoa

Rated LPG makes a BIG difference in PHRF racing. (especially for boats of moderate disp.)
Every district has a different 'datum' for the standard rating.
Many start from 155% of LP.
So it would...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-05-2012
Replies: 92
Views: 4,980
Posted By sonosail
Re: Beach Cats in Rehab!

Just really impressive!
I need to show this to a friend of mine is currently fixing up a SOL CAT 18.
Not doing quite as thorough a job, but close.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-28-2012
Replies: 31
Views: 1,209
Posted By sonosail
Re: Soon perhaps

I think what you have is a 're branded' International 21, designed by Helsen. Original builder: International Marine in FL. Somehow this other builder may have come into possession of the original...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-29-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Posted By sonosail
Jib measurents for Pintail Class

I'm not sure where you saw the sail dimensions that you were speaking of.
Here's something that I had lying around for this particular boat.
No matter what the diagrams say, make sure to take an...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-25-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 2,960
Posted By sonosail
Morgan 34

Sailboatdata.com here:
ALL Morgan 34's of this vintage had a centerboard. The drawing may not show the centerboard actually protruding from the bottom of the keel, but if you look at the basic...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 08-30-2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1,157
Posted By sonosail
Walter V Drive

Yes. I'm sure you are right. And not any cheaper to replace from what I hear.
I think you see them so often on new boats because they are easier to install and take up less room. And you don't have...
Forum: Diesel Engine Forum 08-27-2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1,157
Posted By sonosail
Have a Walter V Drive on our Yanmar engine....

Have a Walter V Drive on our Yanmar engine. Besides on cruisers, (to conserve interior space), they used them, years ago, alot on lighter displacement (sailing) boats with less rocker in the hull to...
Forum: O'Day 08-09-2010
Replies: 13
Views: 3,833
Posted By sonosail
If you don't have these pictures, you are welcome...

If you don't have these pictures, you are welcome to use them.
OUTLAW 26 (O'DAY ) Sailboat details on sailboatdata.com (http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_ID=436)
Forum: Newport 08-09-2010
Replies: 1
Views: 1,529
Posted By sonosail
Newport 212

NEWPORT 212 Sailboat details on sailboatdata.com (http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_ID=21)
Forum: Mirage 08-09-2010
Replies: 14
Views: 3,497
Posted By sonosail
Mirage Sailboats

You are most welcome. I get more things 'wrong' than I care to admit. But as one who tries to follow this kind of thing, I think I'm right in this case.
If you have any interest in seeing the...
Forum: Mirage 08-09-2010
Replies: 14
Views: 3,497
Posted By sonosail
Mirage Sailboats

They are/were different companies. But I'm fairly certain the the 236 was built by the former. (designed by Bruce Kelly). In any case, there are many different sailboats called Mirage, built by a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-08-2010
Replies: 7
Views: 2,286
Posted By sonosail
Explorer 44 Info.

While looking for information on Maurice DeCercq, I discovered this link:About S/Y Solitude - CALBO.DK (http://www.calbo.dk/htm/about_sysolitude.htm) The Stillson 44 looks suspiciously similar to...
Forum: Islander 06-25-2010
Replies: 41
Views: 6,032
Posted By sonosail
New Islander Yachts site

I may have spoken to him before. Just go to the site, and there is a place where you can send me a personal Email. You don't have to join anything.
I usually respond the same day. Whatever you can...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 06-23-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By sonosail
They are the same, or nearly so. NEWPORT 212...

They are the same, or nearly so.
NEWPORT 212 Sailboat details on sailboatdata.com (http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_ID=21)

rb
Forum: Islander 06-23-2010
Replies: 41
Views: 6,032
Posted By sonosail
I have a bunch of Islander stuff I could...

I have a bunch of Islander stuff I could contribute should you find it useful.
You'll have to contact me through my site since this system is not allowing me to post PM's.

Randy Browning...
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