"Hi Bill,
Many thanks for your note and all the information and suggestions about Brewers. My next call will be to GMT and then I’ll see if and when my bank account can be volunteered! If and when I’m down your way I will certainly give…"
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Carbon Fiber Mast
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Hi All,I am thinking of replacing Morning Star's original metal mast with a carbon fiber mast. My thought is that a carbon fiber mast would make her less tender and a bit faster, especially in a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Morning Star Sep 15.
Wood burning stove
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I am thinking about putting in a wood burning stove on Morning Star. Anyone with any experience on your own Pilot with one? I think some originally came with one and maybe others were installed years…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Morning Star Nov 5, 2024.
100% Jib
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I mostly single hand my Pilot though being the good sport that she is, my wife will occasionally sail with me on shorter 2 or 3 day cruises. Since I bought Morning Star 20 years ago, she has had a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pelican Mar 8, 2024.
Water Tanks
Does anyone know the capacity of each water tank on our Pilots? I know the combined capacity (70 gallons) but not how much the main tank holds and how much the forward tank holds. Thanks!Jay EmmonsContinue
Started Oct 6, 2020
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"Hello Jay,
I never met Gus nor any of his children, so I cannot say. In 2005, with the carbon stick, Gus won Marion to Bermuda. Shortly after I purchased Panacea, I met the then owner of GMT on a Bristol Yacht Club Cruise in Maine while crewing for…"
"Thanks Bill. Yes, if I do make the switch I will
definitely use GMT. Do you think that any of the MacDonald children would mind recalling their experience with the new mast (changes in sailing performance…)
Jay"
"Hi Jay,
If you decide to request quotes for your cost - benefit analysis, GMT Composites in Bristol, RI manufactured Panacea's spars in the early aughts and in 2022, they had the rig drawings on-file. Having never sailed a standard or aluminum…"
Carbon Fiber Mast
Hi All,I am thinking of replacing Morning Star's original metal mast with a carbon fiber mast. My thought is that a carbon fiber mast would make her less tender and a bit faster, especially in a seaway or light air. I know there are LOTS of considerations to be thought through (cost, new sails, new rigging, etc.) I know that Panacea converted years ago and maybe a few others? I really need to talk with someone who has gone through the conversion to help me cover all the pros and cons.Thanks,Jay See More
"Hi John,
Thanks so much for your generous offer. I am leaning toward a cleaner solution as you mentioned.
All the best. "
"Jay,
I have one that I took out years ago. I think it is s tiny tot which burned small pieces of wood and/or charcoal. It did fine but required frequent feeding and ash removal which occasionally made a mess. I removed the tiny tot and put in a…"
Wood burning stove
I am thinking about putting in a wood burning stove on Morning Star. Anyone with any experience on your own Pilot with one? I think some originally came with one and maybe others were installed years later. thanks for your help.JaySee More
"Saw you in Biddeford Pool Tuesday night. Looks great! My name is Jay Emmons, I live in BP and I own Morning Star which was a few boats away from you. Bought her about 20 years ago and love sailing her! "
"Our luff is padded and the shape is not to bad but not perfect especially up wind. I don’t really know what kinda sail cut I would go with. That would depend on the type of sailing you would be doing. Racing vs cruising. "
"Thanks Ryan. I've been doing the same but the sail shape is pretty inefficient as I roll it up that much. But it's less money than a new jib! Would you look for a tri radial in a new genny?"
"We have a 135 Genoa and find that reefing it down to a 110 when the wind is 15+knots we don’t lose any speed up wind. The boat sails flatter and faster with less weather helm. I would like to eventually get a 110 Genoa made for our…"
100% Jib
I mostly single hand my Pilot though being the good sport that she is, my wife will occasionally sail with me on shorter 2 or 3 day cruises. Since I bought Morning Star 20 years ago, she has had a 135% genny which has been wonderful. Now that I’m getting older I’m wondering how folks feel about having a smaller jib like a 100% or 110%? I know I will give up some speed with wind below say 12 knots but from 15 knots and above I don’t think I’d give up too much speed and she’d be easier to handle…See More
"Jay & Bonnie
can you send your mailing address ?
we are in the process of mailing a “Save The Date “ card to members of the HPA
We have scheduled a gathering next summer and want to get that invite to you
Much…"
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- At 6:21pm on January 2, 2022,
Glory said…
Jay & Bonnie
can you send your mailing address ?
we are in the process of mailing a “Save The Date “ card to members of the HPA
We have scheduled a gathering next summer and want to get that invite to you
Much Appreciated
if you prefer - email
hinckley35@me.com
buzz
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