posted October 25, 2003 12:31 PM               

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Thanks for posting your website addy!
I must say that the onboard bathtub is the neatest thing I've seen!! All the scenery shots are excellent! The best is the shots of the 2 beached Sandpipers! I've seen them together in marinas, but seldom sailing together! (I just haven't seen it).
I was looking at the one picture and it showed a cheek block on the port grab handle with a line coming from the mast? going where? What is this for?
Thanks.
Eric

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posted October 26, 2003 07:52 AM              

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Hi Eric
The block your are talking about, is the furling system of the jib.Not a real furler,it's jib out or close,nothing in between.The line is a non-stop line passing trough the block and going to the furler,not to the mast (optical illusion)
I don't like this system,I am thinking of separate genois and jibs,and a new reef in the mainsail for strong wind up to 20-25 kn
Jean

IP: 132.208.210.39

posted October 26, 2003 08:52 AM              

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Great photos! It's great to see other Sandpipers, what equipment you have aboard, where you put stuff, etc.

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posted October 26, 2003 12:30 PM            

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Tip for BBQ

Propane is dangerous on board,because the gas is much heavyer than air and tend to accumulate in the bottom of the boat.A spark...kaboom!
But a BBQ....mmmmm!
I find a good place to put the gas can...
In the anchor locker
If the can leak,gas escape by the water drain
Bon appetit !
Jean

IP: 132.208.210.39

posted October 27, 2003 06:00 AM              

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Jean:

Great photos. Fantastic cruise.

It makes me wish there was more season left.

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