Besides a line around the mainsail (better to remove the mainsail), one should always have a preventer on their furling headsail. It is nothing more than a...
In addition, if you expect seas, tie the wheel or tiller firmly, don't rely on the brake. Also tie the boom from the end to both port and starboard siddes, so...
Eliza D is in a slip. Wish I had these suggestions before I went to the boat last evening. These are obvious suggestions, but I didn't think of them. o tie the...
Most important I'd say is your number 4, chafing gear! Sails still cheaper than boat! But good points by all about furled sail "preventers," both on the genoa ...
I know of at least 3 J105s over the past 2 years that have broken rudder bearings or shaft support parts or stops due to untied wheels during northeasters at...
... to fill ... inspection ... Yikes! If you and the whole surrounding area didn't get a bath in your tank contents, you were very lucky! NEVER disconnect a...
David, But those are J-boats, not Sabres! Live and learn. I suppose I can use the harness padeye near the wheel as a tie-off point. Or just loop around the...
Grant, all the suggestions are good and sound, but they can be segregated by whether you are in a slip or moored. Tieing your wheel down and securing the boom...
... It can be much worse than that. Marblehead has had any number of cases where the headsail got loose, broken the mooring line, and the loose boat took out...
If you just do one thing, take the suggestion to secure the roller furling jib with a sail tie. Think of it: On lline, the furling line goes and the show...
One more - If you are in a slip and expect high water, spike the pilings so the lines can't be pulled up and off of them. I did that in final prep for Isabel...
Frankly Jim, for a real hurricane, you dispense with all the above advice and simply haul the boat out. In many ways, hurricanes make decision making about a...
... That's not always feasible, and in many cases, not necessary. We have a well protected harbor with good moorings that has served us well for three or four...
Excellent advice from seasoned sailors for storm prep, and I would just like to emphasize some things that have already been mentioned. Also, a lot depends on...
Well, Ernesto has pretty much rolled through the Hampton Roads, VA area. We were fine at the slip at Bay Point Marina in Norfolk although the wind and rain...
Well, that's interesting that the storm was in Virginia. According to the article at this link http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFinanciero/Portal/cfpages/ ...
Note the gust at 4:24 at the USNA: _____ From: Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Lochner Sent: Friday,...
I have a leak port Mid midships on the rail. I already sealed the toe rail. It leaks in bad rain.So i will redo over the holiday weekend. Question should I use...
Hi Jack: My vote is to use 4200. That way, if you ever need to re-do the joint, you might be able to. With 5200, I'm told, once cured, that's it! I used 5200...
Hi, folks, I've replaced the filter elements in the primary Racor and secondary fuel filters on my Westerbeast 13. My restless eye has now fallen on the Facet...
Carter - If you have a cylindrical pump, the cap is on the bottom. Turn it to remove (pliers will probably be needed) and have a catch bowl underneath. The ...
3M recommends 4000UV, Sabre uses GE SilPruf at the factory now. Pete ... From: Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
In a pinch, one can drive a large screwdriver to push the cork in. just means the bottle is getting finished soon... :>) Just keep hitting the screwdriver...
3M recommends 4000UV, Sabre uses GE SilPruf at the factory now. Pete ... From: Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Sabresailboat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
Last evening, after reading all the suggestions and feeling guilty I drove up to my boat at Hartge's on the West River, the water was 9 I inches from the top...
oh-oh. My pump has been seeing a lot of backpressure lately. Looks like I need to remove the *&^% screen after I get the water out of the fuel tank today. Ya...
Bettter to tie off on the coaming cleats to the and give the line a fighting chance of doing it's job. Myself, I pull the sail and if it is a major storm, I...
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