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Hello, Spinnaker on a 27 -something I've spent time getting right and the ups and downs. I club race the boat singlehanded. I had a loft make an asym A3 spinnaker setup for a top down roller furling unit, went with a Selden unit on a continuous line. Ran into the issue you are describing - how to ge...

I have had Geico / Boat US marine insurance for my 1981 27 now for 6 years. Yearly premiums have been $77 for a liability only policy with the following coverage. Summary of Coverage and Limits Coverage Limit Deductible Boating Liability (Protection and Indemnity) $500,000 Medical Payments $1,000 Fu...

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I'd give their contact info a shot- https://www.cruisingworld.com/contact-us/

Along with a crane at the top of the mast, this addition pushed the spinnaker setup out far enough where it no longer comes in contact with the furled genoa.

I added a bowsprit to my CD 27 (#220) it was done to accommodate a top down spinnaker furler. https://www.boatsystemgroup.com/en/boarding/bowsprits/bowsprits-sailing-yachts/performance-bowsprit-for-26-33-ft-sailing-yacht If anyone wants to see pictures I can get some, I think it looks good on the bo...

I've had good results ordering from these guys -

https://shop.toadmarinesupply.com/marin ... 8170-13530

another for sale in massachusetts.

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1983/c ... d-3811008/

I don't see the curtains offered on their site, did you just call them and ask?

I was able to have my yard fit one of these to the prop on my 27 - https://www.boatzincs.com/propeller-nut ... nodes.html

you got another!

I've added an Icom M710 to my 27' Cape Dory and have come to think as well that perhaps in years to come it might be redundant as satellite coms have matured and become much more practical and affordable to operate. but none the less after spending time and effort obtaining a general class license, ...

I replaced the forward hatch on my CD27 last year and used G.E. Ultraglaze sealant to bed the replacement lexan into the frame.

anyone considering a featherstream propeller?