Thanks Bill, Your supportive comments are appreciated. I always hesitate to post criticism of specific businesses but in this case the experience was a good illustration of the need to have properly

Hi Paul, I would think you would change sails as often with a 130/155 combination as I do with a 90/155 and you would not have the advantage of a genuine heavy weather sail on board. The 130 would

Duane, I've looked pretty much everywhere on Cara but unfortunately, I have been unable to locate either my old sheaves or some better documentation from the purchase of new ones from Amel. Sorry

Danny, Your experience with Doyle Sails doesn't surprise me. They also seem to be very ridgid in what they will do in other locations, as well. I believe that they feel that they know better than

Eric, Duane, and others: I changed mine and I am 99% sure that the axel was 10mm. (10mm = 3/8") Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie

Hi Paul. I have a 110% Genoa with a high cut clew. It is plenty in 20-40 kt winds. My 135% Genoa works OK in lighter air, but I wish I'd gotten the 150%. I think with the luff foam it would be fine

Bill, Danny Thank you for your input. I know my genoa have room for improvement, maybe we invest in a new 130% genoa to use when sailing in areas where strong winds are common. Do not fancy changing

We have a shutoff ball valve between the manifold and the watermaker. It makes fresh water or solution rinsing of the other components easier and it is also protection against any freshwater backup

Duane, I have known a couple of people who have had masthead sheaves for various boats made to measure by these people. They all seem to have been satisfied... http://isheaves.com/‎ Bill

I have the B&G Hydra Processor and the Sonic Speed Processor on Ebay now with a $150 "buy it now" price if anyone is interested. The Hydra just came back from B&G with new batteries for the circuit

Bill, That was an amazing post, chock full of useful information and very well written. Thanks for sharing. James SV Sueño Maramu #220

Sorry, forgot to put SM 299 Ocean Pearl in my signature to the below post. Regards Danny

Hi Paul, Going to windward, "more is less" in my opinion. Over-canvassed to windward is uncomfortable and inefficient. We have a heavy weather 90% jib with a high cut foot. Surprisingly going to

ThanksMark for the detailed explanation. Respectfully; Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo Amel 54 #099

Mohammad and Aty, Hope this helps… I use barnaclebuster to flush the air-conditioning system. As others have mentioned this isbasically a phosphoric acid solution. For the engine and

Paul, If you really can't carry the full genoa in more than 20 knots of APPARENT wind while close hauled, I would imagine there is something rather wrong with that sail's shape. That should be 14

Duane, The size of the hole in the sheave is probably metric. I don’t recall where you are but it might be difficult to get it in the USA or English speaking countries. I believe they are not

Just an FYI - Our TV reception has always been terrible, to the point we don't bother turning it on. While installing a new masthead wind/weather station I removed it, and disassembled it on deck.

Eric, I have not written Maude yet. I was hoping Mark might be able to inform me of the sizes. If Mark doesn't have the information, then I'll probably just go up and retrieve the sheaves and axle,

Hello! I’m curioushow do you without a stay sail go upwind in true wind exceeding 25 knots, with occasional gusts of +30 knots, in reasonable comfort. We go comfortable up wind in 20 knots apparent