"The I dimension (height of the rig off the deck) for a standard sloop rig is 40.25' and the P dimension (the mainsail luff) is 35.08'. So, 5.2' less the height of the house; roughly 4'. I'd hoist a tape on your main halyard…"
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Don/Jane Danilek 1984 Book, "Pilot 35"
Don and Jane Danilek, authors of the 1984 book, "Pilot 35", are members of this site. Don has contacted us to let us know, and spread the word, that he still has copies available. If you would like a copy of their book, please leave a comment on their page with your contact information. Click on Don and Jane Danilek
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Max prop / sea hood 3 Replies
Any suggestions on two items prop: my pilot current has a 3jh5e yanmar engine 1" shaft fixed prop 16 and 3/4" diameter looking at getting a max I've owned several before Aperture tight but looks…Continue
Started by David Arenburg. Last reply by Panacea Jun 5.
Patriot Yawl - Add a chain gypsy and dodger 3 Replies
Does anyone have experience adding a chain gypsy to one of these old Ideal windlasses? Also, I'm up on Lake Ontario and all the canvas people have disappeared! Nobody seems to want to make a dodger…Continue
Started by Patriot. Last reply by Eric McCartney and Rolf Winters Apr 12.
Boom Outhaul
Hey Everyone,Hoping someone can shed some light on one of the funkiest outhauls I’ve ever come across. This is on Prana, 1967, and bought her in September after she’d been laid up for 4 years in a…Continue
Started by L. Wesson and A. Grove Mar 17.
Self-tacking headsail 1 Reply
I'm planning to reinstall the original self-tacking headsail system on Fair Wind, my Pilot 35 Yawl. One of the previous owners replaced the self-tacking system with a roller furling genoa many years…Continue
Started by Procyon. Last reply by charles roberts Dec 26, 2025.
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Gooseneck
Anyone have an idea on what the “designed“ height off the deck is for the gooseneck on a P35? (don’t think would matter, but sloop rig) Former owner of our boat raised it really high, putting a stopper in the track, recut the main, and installed extra tall dodger so as to not have to duck when tacking. In the process of moving it back down with new dodger and main, but what ballpark height off of the deck are everyone else’s goosenecks? Thanks in advance for the help!
Posted by L. Wesson and A. Grove on June 5, 2026 at 5:22pm — 2 Comments
Some Chilean Piloto 35's
I recently recommissioned the Chilean Piloto 35, YAGAN in Quintero, Chile. In Quintero were 3 other 35's, KARMA, CRUZ DEL SUR and MY WAY. At the Yacht Club de Chile in Vina del Mar, is another 35 that I was unable to identify. We saw the beautiful EQUINOCCIO on the hard in Algarrobo on our way south in YAGAN.
Pictures: EQUINOCCIO, KARMA, CRUZ DEL SUR, YAGAN, MY WAY, unknown at YCdC in Vina del Mar.…
ContinuePosted by Tim Murray on April 3, 2025 at 10:47am
JAAN TOO FOR SALE
After almost 10 years of ownership it is time to pass Jaan Too onto another owner. She was repowered with a Yanmar 3YM30AE and has less than 90 hours. She is in excellent condition and moored in Coconut Grove, Florida. All service records are on file and a boat survey was carried for insurance purposes last year.
For more information feel free to contact me by text first.
Walter 305-542-1930
Posted by Jaan Too on May 21, 2024 at 6:40pm — 3 Comments
Article on the Pilot.
OOPs you can go on their website and look up back issues.
Posted by My Girl Groves Dinning on January 16, 2024 at 10:08am
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Gooseneck
Anyone have an idea on what the “designed“ height off the deck is for the gooseneck on a P35? (don’t think would matter, but sloop rig) Former owner of our boat raised it really high, putting a stopper in the track, recut the main, and installed extra tall dodger so as to not have to duck when tacking. In the process of moving it back down with new dodger and main, but what ballpark height off of the deck are everyone else’s goosenecks? Thanks in advance for the help!See More
"Hi David,
Bummer about Gus. I felt a little guilty about sailing Panacea from her home waters to the Chesapeake. I didn't have the heart to change her hailing port though after 54 years, so I guess in that way, Gus and his dad's legacy…"
"Bill
Thank you for the reply, most helpful. I too have been in contact with Max prop. Fred H there has been great and sent me detailed measurements that I will be exploring. It's the rudder touching the blades when…"
"Hello David,
I spoke with MaxProp and several other prop manufacturers several years ago at the Annapolis boat show. They weren't aware of any folding or feathering props that would function in the Pilot's aperture. The Campbell Sailer…"
Max prop / sea hood
Any suggestions on two items prop: my pilot current has a 3jh5e yanmar engine 1" shaft fixed prop 16 and 3/4" diameter looking at getting a max I've owned several before Aperture tight but looks doable ? Thoughts ? Seahood:I've seen several pilots with seahoods over companionway slides . Mine doesn't have one Much dryer I'd like to retro fit Short of doing the mold, does anyone know of an existing supplier or mold? Great site. And resource See More
"Yes .. I installed a Maxwell RC8 windlass.
Eric McCartney
Alice Lousie"
"Fair Wind has changed her name back to her original name Procyon."
Boom Outhaul
Hey Everyone,Hoping someone can shed some light on one of the funkiest outhauls I’ve ever come across. This is on Prana, 1967, and bought her in September after she’d been laid up for 4 years in a barn. Never seen her rigged so still fleshing out how she’s set up. Google searched the image and came up with 1983 Yamaha rear strut and 1956 Buick speedometer which it really does actually kind of look like 😊. Anyway, I eventually figured out by pulling the black knob out and cranking it clockwise…See More
"Hey Mark,
we also have a pilot yawl and interested in setting up a self-tacking option. could you forward me photos of your club-footed boom details?
thanks
Charles (edel)"
"Procyon, I waived at you while you were heading out of Sippican Harbor today. Iris 😊"
"Awesome. Thank you so much. I will reach out to her. "
"Fair Wind has been re-named Procyon, her original name when launched in 1973. She is now moored in her home port of Marion, MA."
"Dodger. Don’t imagine yawl and sloop would be any difference as it pertains to shape of the cabin top, but if you give Natalie Grimm a call at backchannel canvas she did a new dodger (looks really nice) for Dark Horse recently and currently…"
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