"Very happy w/CNG, but none in Maine this season. If forced to convert to propane this winter, where to install it? Grace is a yawl."
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Planning for new sails
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It looks as though winter projects will include replacing the main and mizzen sails on Grace. Current arrangement is the original spars, a Dacron sail (of uncertain weight material, but not light)…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by 1sae3b5ub3i2m Aug 6, 2019.
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"Just saw this post; glad to hear Strummer will sail again! - Cheryl"
"I should add that this is for family coastal cruising in New England, with aspirations to sail to Nova Scotia, but that would be about the limit. Additional variables of interest: What Dacron weight? Loose footed?"
Planning for new sails
It looks as though winter projects will include replacing the main and mizzen sails on Grace. Current arrangement is the original spars, a Dacron sail (of uncertain weight material, but not light) with traditional limited length battens, two sets of reef points, and lazy jacks. I am considering full battens but would love to hear what others recommend based on experience with either the sloop or yawl Pilots. (Will keep the lazy jacks and likely go with just one reef, not two.) What downsides…See More
"Hello and welcome --- are you by chance the Freeport owner planning to keep your boat in Rockport this summer? -- Cheryl Liechty (Grace owner, Rockport)"
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Hello - We are the new owners of Grace, hull #116, one of the yawls. Grace will join another Pilot, Dremel, in Rockport, Maine this summer. I understand that a third Pilot will also be taking up residence in Rockport. This is a big step up for us; we sailed a Stone Horse 23 for the past six years. We have two sons, ages 10 and 13, both capable sailors. The bigger boat will extend our range on Penobscot Bay and free us from hauling camping gear for overnights. We have much to learn and are…
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- At 1:14pm on May 23, 2019,
Glory said…
- Great to spot that the season is officially underway for you all - enjoy , looking forward to seeing you out on the water
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