Hi, Laurence-- Well, the first trip out with the radar I was really glad I had it. Had thick fog close in while crossing a busy shipping lane, with lots of...
Bob, Thank you for the information. I too looked into the Garhauer 8' mast, but was told by Swendsen's boatworks that this system would put much too much...
Laurence, I agree with Swendsen, but am hoping that two custom braces down to the caprail at approximately right angles to each other will take the strain off,...
-Bob, Thank you very much for your in-depth reply. I am certain others will benifit from your experience as well. Your solution to the load on the pullpit...
I do not yet own a Dana 24, but I seriously think it is the boat for me. I am located in the Great Lakes region (southern Ontario), and wonder whether there...
Jakob I own a Dana 1986 I have it on a 3 axel trailer we have gone all over the eastern US and Florida and our boat will be for sale in the spring. You can...
Welcome Jakob! We live in North Eastern Ohio and took delivery of Dana 24 hull 336 in June of this year. We worked directly with the factory on the purchase ...
There are two vents, about three inches apart, on the forward face of the cockpit locker. The port one vents the diesel tank. Does the other vent the holding...
I am tired of worrying about the legality and more importantly the safety of my propane setup. I'm going to change to a legal system by building a dedicated...
Check with Pacific Seacraft factory. I think you can buy a propane locker lid and the bottom part to retro fit the older Dana's similar to 89+ Dana's. You will...
Ben, You started this thread nearly a month ago so you may already have the bow platform off by now, but I'm just catching up with the list tonight. I removed...
Peter, Thanks. I have not removed the platform yet; planning for next year so I like to get a head start on the thinking process. Knowing the nut/bolt ...
To all who responded, thanks for your input. My vision of a Dana 24 on Georgian Bay by summer 2005 is more and more turning into a plan. Jakob ... for me. ......
All One of the members of the group recently asked me a question offline, regarding how to find recently posted photographs. Now that Yahoo Groups are posting...
Ahoy group, My name is Benjy and I have just ordered Dana 342 for delivery in May 05. I shall be sailing the boat back from the East coast to my home in St...
Benjy: Welcome to the group!!! I am sure I join a host of others in saying that you will love Doolittle! As to the clever part...you probably hit the mark...
Benjy, Bienvenue! I will be very interested to hear how your sail back to France plays out. This is something I hope to do one day myself. Ma mere est...
Benjy, Just toured the factory (more on that later) and saw your hull. Very striking ("Black Beauty" for sure). If you are sailing back to France, be sure to...
Ahoy and thanks Bill, I know how being up to my ankles in sawdust feels. One of the reasons I'm buying a Dana is because there is less to do. A 67 year old ...
Salut Lawrence, Enchanté. and thanks for the welcome. I have asked PSC not to instal any instruments. I hate making holes and it's amazing how one can find...
Ahoy, They sure did a great job on the finish it's true. Thanks for the welcome will surely write up the trip for all. Some way off yet but will be here before...
Benjy, Merci bien pour votre reponse. Je viens de lire le message precedent et j'ai ri un peu parceque moi aussi, j'avais un bateau (un Cheoy Lee) tout en teck...
I am having a new dodger built for my boat. The old one is in good shape, but it could not be modified to take my new rigging (lines leading aft) It has a...
Laurence: I may be interested in your dodger. We keep Sweet Pea in Rio Vista, just up the Sacramento River from the bay area. Any chance of my wife and I...
I have a dodger/bimini for sale. Forest Green. You can see it on the Slainte photo page. We had a full enclosure made and no longer need this dodger. It is in...
I am looking for advice on installing an external antenna for a Iridium satellite phone. Does anybody know what type / spec of coax cable to use? I was hoping...
I am setting up a detachable staysail stay for heavier weather sailing. When I tighten the stay much at all the mast bows a noticeable amount. If I leave it...
... it ... if ... backstays, ... trailering- ... In his article on rig tuning (see message #1595)Don Kohlman refers to running backstays: "These masts...
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