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Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-29-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,550
Posted By SV Silver Lining
I wouldn't know about the cost of a mast, but I...

I wouldn't know about the cost of a mast, but I spent about $6k on rigging, $5k on my conversion to self tailing winches, $2500 on a new furler, $700 on a new vang and boomkicker, etc. On a much...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-29-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,885
Posted By SV Silver Lining
If you shop around you can get a better deal on...

If you shop around you can get a better deal on chain. 3/8 chain is big chain. Look at the breaking strength and see if you really need HT chain. I went the opposite direction as you and went with...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-29-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,175
Posted By SV Silver Lining
I think paint makes more sense. We used...

I think paint makes more sense. We used Brightsides, and it is fine and has held up for about three years. If I were to do it again I would use a two part Linear Polyurathane (like the Interlux...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-29-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,926
Posted By SV Silver Lining
We recently went with the Standard Horizon/Sitex...

We recently went with the Standard Horizon/Sitex route after much deliberation (with the MDS-8 dome). Part of my decision was made by the fact that the Standard Horizon plotter had good base...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-13-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 54,117
Posted By SV Silver Lining
Also I believe that the Catalina 27 is listed in...

Also I believe that the Catalina 27 is listed in John Vigor's "20 small sailboats to take you around the world" book as on of the options. I see that as a pretty damn good endorsement.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-13-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 54,117
Posted By SV Silver Lining
Yes. You can. I have a friend who added new...

Yes. You can. I have a friend who added new backing plates and took his 27 (much less boat than the 30), down the coast from the Vancouver BC area to Panama and through the canal and back up to...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-13-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,175
Posted By SV Silver Lining
Paint. I've used Interlux Brightside with good...

Paint. I've used Interlux Brightside with good luck (as opposed to another user listed above). We sanded and prepped the boat very well and had good conditions, so possibly that is why our experience...
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