Administrator1st December 2005 at 5:06 PM I've had an email from Giles Bowerman who owns a Bolero 25. He's noticed a few Sonatas using Coppercoat or … [Read more...] about Coppercoat Antifouling
Attaching a pulley block to top of mast
Raisin15th November 2005 at 4:40 AM I am considering getting an a-symmetrical spinnaker for my Sonata. Lee Sails in Hong Kong has made me a special … [Read more...] about Attaching a pulley block to top of mast
‘Sailing Today’ Article
Administrator10th November 2005 at 10:13 AM I hear from Peter Poland that he has written a major six-page article on the life, times and designs of … [Read more...] about ‘Sailing Today’ Article
Magic Days in the Western Isles
by Gill, Dennis, Hannah & Joe Barnes. Is the Sonata only for Racing? With the NW of Scotland's cruising ground on our doorstep, racing is … [Read more...] about Magic Days in the Western Isles
Lift Keel Pivot Pin
by David Payne. I have sailed with this mod since 1994 with no problems to date. Drill out the existing nylon pivot, remove centre plate … [Read more...] about Lift Keel Pivot Pin
Pushpit Brace
by Jim Dominy. The weight of heavy (eager or tired?) crew leaning on the guard rails puts quite a strain on the simple two-point mounting of the … [Read more...] about Pushpit Brace