For specialist advice on E Boat spares contact Jock Blair (formerly of E Boat manufacturer Production Yachts.) Contact details undernoted. Treasurer NOTE ...
Thanks for the advice I contacted the bosuns locker and they phoned Jock, unfortunately they have not been able to get parts like that for a long time,...
In the absence of a repair can I suggest that you approach Proctor/Selden for a new mast foot casting? It might be a different shape (Sheaves at the rear, not...
I'm considering one of the above tillerpilots for my E-Boat, the question is, which one? Is the Ray bettr than the Sim, or are they both unsuitable for a boat ...
Adam, I have a Simrad TP 30 that I have used for 5 years on Easy Tiger and wouldn't be without it. It handles everything but the worst of weather both upwind ...
Hello, It is nearly impossible to find a keel seal in Denmark. Anyone an idea where i can get the right neoprene for it. The keel is sandblasted and painted in...
Cut up an old wetsuit it's just as good! Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device ... From: "rverheij54" <rolsaa@...> Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:55:31 ...
hi Rolf my eboat hasn't gon a working lifting keel , and is was wordering if you could make me some pictures of your keel , when your installing it . i'm...
The 2008 Round the Island Race takes place on 28 June, starting and finishing in Cowes Roads - you really ought to be there! Want to? Get you entry in ASAP -...
Hi I cut up 2ins strips from an old wet suit, 6mm and fabric both sides, stuck them to the angled bits of the keel pan with sickaflex. It worked very well. ...
Thanks for all your good advice Adam I have taken it on board and will be keeping my eye out for a replacement,the heel came back from the welders...
Hi guys, I have been having loads of fun sailing "Even Chance", but im always worried about heeling her over too much and knocking her flat. I have never had...
Hi Barry, E boats like to be sailed flat so unless you've got a couple of gorillas hanging over the rails it's best to plan ahead and reef early. Somewhere on...
Hi Barry very sensible for asking! Eventide regularly dips her gunwhale into the briny but the crew (or boss) doesn't like it - it always means we are over...
Hello All, Thanks for the reactions. In the past the seals were for sale and i hoped..... I tried to get an old wetsuit and new neoprene as well, but that is...
Hi Rolf Not sure about Denmark but if you are looking for an old wetsuit to cut up best place to look in this country is on Ebay in the childrens sizes,...
Hi guys, Thanks for the information. I now know how to reef the main. I will try it out in the harbour first so I can get some practice. Im still unsure about...
Hi Barry glad its getting clearer. Certainly I'd encourage roller headsail reefing - though I must say that when I've sailed hank-on foresails we have 'reefed'...
Barry The easiest place to learn to reef is from the safety of your mooring or trailer. (Well, it worked that way for me) I reef my main by lifting the boom on...
I'm always fascinated with our class and its association with knockdowns and sinkings. E-Boats seem to be synonymous with them. Everyone knows about the ...
Reefing early and good seamanship are essential in getting the best from our fantastic little boats, but I cannot stress enough the importance of the keel...
Who are all these E Boat sailors that are giving advice about rigging and racing?????? We are the only group racing E Boats at the moment and i feel very...
Adam, please refrain from offering advice about racing e boats. As far as I know NOBODY races E Boats except Dublin. I have no problem with people offering ...
Ray, Yer being a wee bit harsh towards Adam arent you?? The man was only trying to help me understand my E-boat better, and also saying that there has been...
Hey guys, a boat is a boat is a boat! So what's difference between racing against another E-boat, any other boat, or against the elements? I think it's a...
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Hello Everyone Been lurking but hope to join in the general discussion. I have QED (originally E2) Sail No 176, Hull No 172 and based at Toward Sailing Club on...
... Cheers Barry QED is on a swing mooring at Toward Sailing Club south of Dunoon. I have a 21 month old bairn so haven't been able to sail as much as I would...
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