Already watching. Thank you very much. Regards Alex ... From: Stafford Taylor <stafford_taylor@...> To: e-boats@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 19 May 2009...
hi, can anyone tell me the correct down position of the keel i.e do you release the winch until the keel pan rests on the bottom of the hull removing all...
Hi there Keel goes fully down you should have two long bars and two that go across the top of the keel to lock it down in position, preferably with a neoprene...
The keel should go all the way down until the wire is loose and then you it should be locked down so that it does not move. It should be ok but i would guess...
Hi everybody Just noticed in an internal picture of the boat on ebay,what looks like a fold down table between the keel and the starboard locker, it now seems...
... Hi, my E-Boat has a sliding top to the chart table which slides out and drops in the gap to extend the chart table to the keelbox, is this what you're...
I've just looked at the pictures of the boat on Ebay (I should be working but this is a lot more interesting), it looks like a similar arrangement to mine but...
I went for the ultimate upgrade for the chart table - I removed the top completely, along with the hinged section between the keel box. I don't miss it and...
All Sadly due to lack of crew I need to sell my EBoat (Energia). She's advertised on Boats & Outboards so I won't repeat all the details but she's in good...
Fellow Eboaters, Unfortunately due to a change in circumstances i've been forced to put SilkE up for sale. This really is heart braking for me as like all of...
Hi, Anyone got any good ideas for stowing the spinnaker pole so that it's instantly ready for use but not clattering about? We got in a right pickle last time...
Hi folks Well that is the maiden voyage over and done with, a trip down to the Barra by way of Uist. A wonderfull trip down 4 days, weather was sublime sun...
bonjours a tous. Comme vous pouvez le lire je suis français et je cherche un E-Boat d'occasion à tout petit prix et donc en mauvaise état !!!!! Je suis...
Although we've had the boat for a few years I don't think we've ever realy got the rig set up as well as it could be. Can anyone shine some light on the black...
Hi all, Just joined the group - sailing 'Vitamin-E' on East coast, River Orwell. Looking for some advice on replacing my tirfor keel winch set up. I've seen...
... Eric I went through the same thought process as you - if you loook back in the messages - there is a thread on Re: MY FIRST EBOAT! (Winch) and also...
Geoff, Thanks for the response. I think I need to order the DL Winch & then look at how best to mount it. I saw some reference to an 18v battery drill for...
Egret uses a DL winch bolted to the bulkhead in the forepeak just in front & above the keel case. We use 6mm braided dyneema on the 2-1 purchase running to the...
Hello Eboaters, I've been a fan of the e-boat for some time now and am finally in a position to buy a boat. I like the active class association, the fully...
Hi Chris, If you are interested, I'm thinking to sell my E-Boat Empyrean. She has a new rod rig, new dyneema halyards and sheets, Frederiksen ball bearing...
... Same here - it's a nice, clean but slightly podgy design. Much like me really! ... I don't see any reason why not. Portsmouth to Cherbourg works for me -...
hi all i have just purchaced number 217 and am planning on doing a bit of racing in her but have a fiew questions, i need a no 2 genoa and no 3 jib and am...
In short, the beam is too wide for legal European towing. I have heard of boats being tipped at an angle to lessen the beam but I've never tried it. I've...
Hi - may i be the first to congratulate you on your fine purchase! Regarding new sails, i can only suggest calling some reputable sailmakers for a 'best price'...
Yes technically too wide to tow but I go along with the plead ignorance theory, I also tow a Formula 18 Catamaran around the countryside (a lot more often than...