2001 26X "Surprise" moored at Thomas Basin in Ketchikan, Alaska. Sailing the ice-free deep & unforgivingly frigid waters of the Inside passage between Prince Rupert, BC and Southeast Alaska. Just came home to a collapsed bimini from a recent record snowfall.

I'm going to remember your story when I find myself wishing a friend was available. How often have the curious stood on the dock inquiring with that familiar spark in thier eyes?

TC

I also have an 01X. If I understand you correctly, my turning blocks are at the base of the mast and the lines stow with the mast when trailering.

Sounds like you guys need to come on up to "The Land of The Midnight Sun". We don't worry about light up here in the Summer. On the longest day, we can actually watch the sun rotate around the horizon and never really dissapear as it rests below the mountains for a brief spell and slowly c...

Anyone: Is there supposed to be a boot where the cables pass through the deck into the pedestal? I don't have one and I believe I'm getting some rain water passing through. Not good when you live in a Rain Forest and average 190 inches in a year!!!

Catigale, If anything I was thinking my shrouds may be a little too tight. I sure didn't see this when I put her away at the end of last season. What happened (at the mast) when you bucked yours? Did you still have the mast standing? As far as the shroad clamp, is it just a matter of popping it off ...

I just noticed prior to this year's launch that I have a slight bend (with accompanying buckle) at the base of my port upper shroud spreader. I raised the mast anyway and noted that it straightened out a bit. However, I'm assuming that this can't be good as it would be duly weakened. I emailed BWY f...