We have all heard the benefits of para-anchors, drogues and series drogues in heavy weather. My preference is stern attachment using a series...
Update I decided on keeping the mast. It seems that opinions were almost split, but I could not see a sufficient advantage by removing the...
Mike, The former owner never had a steadying sail. Without the sail, does the weight of the mast and boom serve to flatten the roll in heavy...
I seek advice on whether a large displacement steel vessel requires a steady sail. If so, how does one determine the size of Mast, Boom, and sail...
Thank You Eric, thanks for the advice. Although I am in Boston, my trawler is in Ft. Pierce being updated. The mast does not go into the...
Have Stability Concerns I have a few basic questions regarding my vessel, a 1981 steel trawler. I wanted to remove the existing steel mast...
I have a 1981 steel trawler. I wanted to remove the existing steel mast and boom that are on top of my upper structure/pilot house. I...
