Florida Gulf Coast Beachcomber 25 for sale--$8500. The boat is currently in the boat yard receiving a complete restoration of all below- waterline fiberglass....
I am about to take the mainsail off of the mast of my B25 for some needed repairs on the sail. Can anyone tell me what are the sizes for the stainless steel...
On the links page there is a link to SuperSailmakers in Fort Lauderdale. They have done a lot of work with Beachcomber sails. On my boat the strips securing...
Beachcomber owners I am for the first time, about to take the main sail off the mast to have it repaired. The sail is attached to the mast by using some ...
In taking off the topping loft gear to remove the main sail, I discovered that it is basically an 18 inch piece of galvanized steel pipe which was spun off...
Look at the Dixie Lady photos. When I replaced the mizzen mast and added sail track to both masts, I just added a pvc cap to the top of the mast top pipe to...
Hello, Looking to replace a lot of my running rigging.. Can't seem to locate spec's and measurements of the lengths, of the topping lifts. Short of trying to...
I have my masts off and will measure the topping lifts. It may take me 10 days or so to get to the boat, measure and report. Also, you have Pythogoras's...
This is not necessarily a right triangle. The boom is not at right angles to the mast. Don Smith ************************************** See what's free at...
Hello to all .. Seems like we ought to have a sail/running rigging plan somewhere.. Actually the 2 topping lifts are the only "standing" rigging on the...
Right triangle equation, revisited: A triangle with sides 3, 4, and 5 is a right triangle. Now, say I hold the triangle between my eye and the mast. I hold...
When I replaced my mast, I also repalced the topping lift with small stainless cable instead of the original rope. Larry Dixie Lady Hull #8 ... From: George...
Go to files in the left hand column of the home page and then click on sailplan.jpg. The luff and LP dimensions are given for the sails. My arithmetic says the...
Beachcombers, My sails are in the barn as I have not put the boat in the water this year. Too many house improvements resulting from a year of active army...
Hi folks -- I'd like to resume this old topic in hopes of getting some advice. My boat sometimes has water in the cabin after a rain. Steve mentioned...
The ports are not the only source of leaks. The hull/deck joint sometimes causes problems as well as the thrubolts for deckmounted hardware. When I replaced my...
I am going to remove a portlight today to see what's needed. I am also planning to replace my rubrail. It's about another day's work away from complete...
George: I see that you are replacing your rubrail. I have been wanting to do this for some time. When I took it off, to do repainting, I left it lying in the...
Don, I posted a link for the rubrail material in the section of our site called "Links". For anyone thinking of this project, it's going to go something like...
Have a B25 in excellent condition; reconditioned sails; drip-less shaft packing; epoxy bottom; 15 hp low-hr yanmar diesel; autopilot; new battery bank w/ solar...
I have a Beachcomber with the 2GM Yanmar but the prop is way too much for it. Max engine speed is only 2400 with smoke and boat is going 6 knots. Can only...
Don't know the pitch, but mine is a two blade. I normally cruise at 2000 rpm and do about 5 knots according to current. 6 knots is pretty much max speed at...
There is a propeller selection program that is fun to play with at www.castlemarine.co.uk/pitch.htm. You can download it so you don't have to be online to use...
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