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engine electrical (no more hand cranking)!!1634 views
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Cavendysh teak rudder being sanded1627 views
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1620 viewsproper technique for securing a porta you know what (wilcox imperial 51 installation coming this spring)
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Cavendysh teak rudder being sanded1613 views
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chart table1611 viewsView of the table mounted aft over port berth. Sized to hold Maptech Chartbook.
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Latvis traveller1609 viewsVery efficient Harken traveller, it gives more flexibility to set up the main. we can also notice the Cape Horn adjustment sheet. Balance the sail then balance the rudder.
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Cavendysh - finally cleaned out last 25 years of grease/oil from under the motor!1607 views
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coach roof contessa 261603 viewsThe thickness of the coach roof of the contessa 26 J.J.Taylor is 15mm - 5/8"
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For those interested - how the ladder is fixed to the stern of Morava1601 views
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reefing/tie points1592 viewsNotice how Tania has her reef/tie system uses a different method for holding up her reefed sails.
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Joie de Vivre Propane Arrangement1590 viewsIn addition to the pretty view astern, this image shows the propane arrangment aboard Joie de Vivre. To port (right side of image) is a Magma kettle BBQ under the canvas wrapping. To starboard (left side of image) is a wicker basket. Inside the wicker basket resides a five pound propane tank. A rope can be used to tie the tank to the pushpit. This has proven to be a very tidy way to carry propane on deck.
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Latvis Cape Horn 31589 viewsStill room for the swim ladder
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