How to trim a genoa sail
I recently had two new sails made by Sanders Sails, based in Lymington UK. The first to arrive was the new genoa and it took me a little while to get to know it and learn how to adjust it correctly. Here is an aide memoire for getting to know how to trim a genoa so...
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🩸 Stop the Drip: Is it Time for a Dripless Shaft Seal? ![]()
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Dripless Shaft Seals keep your bilge bone-dry and your engine room clean.![]()
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➡️ Face Seals vs. Lip Seals: One uses a carbon flange (great for misalignment); the other uses a rubber sleeve (compact and efficient).![]()
➡️ The "Burping" Rule: Always purge trapped air after a haul-out to prevent the seal from overheating and melting!![]()
➡️ Maintenance: They aren't "set and forget." Inspect your bellows and hose clamps every 6 months and plan for a full replacement every 5–6 years.![]()
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A dry bilge is a happy bilge. Don't wait for a leak to start thinking about your shaft seal! All the tips you need right here!![]()
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Dripless shaft seals are designed to completely stop water from entering a boat's hull via the stern tube. There are two main types of dripless seals known as face seals and lip seals which many boat ...
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