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1596 viewsCapella's main sail config. foot loose and ring attachment
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Cavendysh teak rudder being sanded1586 views
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1584 viewsproper technique for securing a porta you know what (wilcox imperial 51 installation coming this spring)
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Latvis traveller1576 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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chart table1570 viewsView of the table mounted aft over port berth. Sized to hold Maptech Chartbook.
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Cavendysh teak rudder being sanded1570 views
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For those interested - how the ladder is fixed to the stern of Morava1567 views
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coach roof contessa 261563 viewsThe thickness of the coach roof of the contessa 26 J.J.Taylor is 15mm - 5/8"
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Cavendysh - finally cleaned out last 25 years of grease/oil from under the motor!1561 views
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Latvis Cape Horn 31558 viewsStill room for the swim ladder
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reefing/tie points1554 viewsNotice how Tania has her reef/tie system uses a different method for holding up her reefed sails.
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Contessa 26 -- Under Stemhead1549 views
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