Pearson 365 and 367

Thanks guys, I'll follow up on those suggestions. Still waiting to hear from the insurance people.

Thanks for this Garner. I'm talking with my insurance adjuster tomorrow and after that I'll have a better
idea where I stand. I'll definitely give your suggestion a call and see what they recommend.
Again, thanks
Al Holman

I was cruising along the south coast of Newfoundland, about 8 miles off of Burgeo, when the port side top shroud on the main mast let go at the turn-buckle. The mast snap off, just below the spreaders. With my stubby main mast my 365 ketch now looks like a minature schooner. Thanks for the website.

I need a new mast for my ketch rigged 365, any suggestions?

I need a new mast for my ketch rigged 365, any suggestions?

Again, thanks to all who have responded. A difference of opinion
pro steps - anti steps, so I'll have to give this some serious thought.
Dale, I take it your steps are screwed or pop riveted to the mast,
not easily removable, as this product claims. Do you have any
views on this? I was sort of intrigued by the concept of being
able to remove them as I retreated down the the mast. But, I'm
wondering do you think rain water might be a problem with the
steps out?
ah

Thanks Dale,
I like that. I was planning on going up the mizzen, but now that you point it out,
that doesn't make a lot of sense. Thanks,
ah

As noted from my previous post I'm planning on pulling my main mast this fall when
Dalliance comes out of the water. While I have the mast down I'm thinking of
installing some mast steps. I spotted these recently while surfing the net
and would be interested if anyone has tried them or has an opinion on them.
http://www.caphorn.com/sections/Pages/Mast_Steps1.htm
al holman

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice. I hadn't thought about scratching the bulkhead,
though did wonder a bit about squeezing the wiring through the cabin top. Dale, you
mention the triatic stay and letting it go from the mizzen. This what I'd planned to do,
but if I read you correctly, there may be a problem with the mast head fitting on the
mizzen mast. Or am I creating a problem in my mind that doesn't exist in reality?
ah

I need to pull the mast on Dalliance, my 365 ketch, and I've never done it. There is no yard or riggers where I'm located
so I have to do it myself with the help of friends. I will hire a crane of course, but is there anything
I need to be aware of? Any, and all, advice appreciated.
al holman

I put a new CPT on Dalliance last spring. Installation was simple and the unit works like a charm.
I'm doing mostly coastal sailing and a lot of it by myself, with Auto von Helm, my mechanical shipmate
at the wheel. He handles the vessel like a pro and doesn't drink any rum or give me any lip. What
more do you want from a crew. I highly recommend a CPT for a heavy boat like the 365.

Hello everyone,
Particularly you 365ers in the central east coast. I hope and pray that everyone came through the storm without too much damage. We felt very little of the storm here in Maritime Canada. But, we've have experienced hurricanes and are fully aware of the destruction the winds and storm surge can create. For those of you who bore the brunt of Sandy, our thoughts are with you.
Al Holman

Thanks for that Dale. Given the winter you get on the south side of the lake I was wondering
if you might have installed a garboard plug. I think I will go ahead with the installation, thanks for
helping me make up my mind.
al

Dalliance is out of the water for the first time in two years and I was pleasantly surprised by the minimal amount of crud there was on the bottom. However, I can't get all the water out of the bottom of the bilge and I'm a bit worried about ice in the bilge. I realize I can pour in lots of antifreeze, but I would really like to have a dry bilge to cut down on the dampness over the winter. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Check out this piece on sealing holes through the deck. It is long, but very thorough.
http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=117172