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Dec 18, 2024 · Was reading the old book Sail Power with great discussion of wind and sail mechanics. Then I read that the whole slot theory of jib lowering pressure on the backside of …

Mar 14, 2023 · That conversion has breathed new life into a sail that was starting to get tired. When the time comes to buy a new sail I will definitely order it with full battens, because the …

Sep 9, 2024 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, …

Sep 19, 2019 · I have some questions for anyone who has experience sailing the Dickerson Farr 37. I have read through all of the previous posts on the matter but had some...

Aug 21, 2024 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, …

May 25, 2002 · I am currently learning to sail on a Galilee 15, and was wondering if anyone else out there sails one. It''s an older boat, made by Galilee Boatworks in Maryland (went out of …

Nov 15, 2025 · I'll echo most of the comments above, and add that sailing is a small part of cruising - my wife does not love the actual sailing part of sailing, but loves being places, …

Dec 28, 2009 · How the hell do I do it? What kind of paint? I was just thinking of laying it out, taping it off, and using an airless hvlp gun to spray (lightly) the one color logo I want on my …

Sep 14, 2023 · I bought some poor fool's project boat, and I've replaced the standing rigging with dyneema, because the steel wire was who knows how old, rusted, broken strands, etc. It came …