How to do bronze stanchions on a budget.
Dyneema Synthetic rigging torture test
Chafe has always been a concern with Dyneema or any synthetic rigging As a by product of Hurricane Earl, my synthetic rigging went through a real torture test. There have been continuous questions about how this new technology will…
A new engine for Angelsea
New Engine on the way. Well we gave it the old collage try. I worked and worked on rebuilding Shanti’s engine. Ran like a watch the first few hours. But something happened and it doesn’t run like a watch no…
Lee helm revisited
Hi all, As discussed in this thread http://www.samlmorse.com/forum/read.php?5,9644 I had a problem with lee helm. Now after sailing with the old and new sail (jib) I have come to some conclusions. But first some details about the 2 jibs. I…
Belaying pins
Well I have been remiss in my blogging. So I have a lot of catching up to do. But first let me tantalize you with an upcoming project. Belaying pin yep, it’s gonna be fun. It will also make Shanti…
An old photo of a great yacht.
I have always enjoyed shooting photography of boats and yachts of all kinds and sizes. But my favorite little yacht of all time…..is a Bristol Channel Cutter. Photographed back in 1985 this stout little yacht beats out of L.A. Harbor.…