by paul » Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:22 am
A couple of shots from my Ev 26, harbored in Swampscott, MA. As mentioned I lost steam in serious racing, note the J24 jib. Boat came with full suit of sails for foil, but the foil was broken. Short on time, we hanked old J24 jib, a bit short but trims OK. Had a few around from J24 racing. We reinforced hull/deck, fixed core issue in hull, rewire, inside had liner removed so sanded and polyurethane finish. For 2014 trying to upgrade the old 6HP, try masthead chute, perhaps more purchase/improve traveler-mainsheet controls.
For those w/E26 OD on tight budget, J24 genny will fit good. They can be had cheap relative to new sail, tons out there. Hank sail, loft can put tape on or use as is, I think hanks drop much faster and make foredeck life easier. Luff a bit more than a foot shorter. J dim of a J24 almost same.
Trailer came w/boat, would prefer tandem axle. Has a 7000#, LT tires, elec brakes and tows fine but prefer 2 axles. I don't go too far.
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