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i tried to post a photo of my traveller car into the topic, but it failed me. how can help?

It is worthwhile investing in a new traveller car which has the full width of the cockpit. You can really control the boat trim with it and sail till 21-22 knots without reefing the main. I will post a photo of the one I have. I have sailed on another Ballad with the original one and it is simply no...

Hi Bob, Welcome to the Ballad world! Indeed, it is nice to read your correspondence with Peter. The Ballads are great sailers, I can assure you and if you come to Europe, there are a sufficient number to see and to sail. I have the B173 from 1973 and have the same identification plate Peter showed o...

Hi Peter, I have 3 rubber blocks supporting the mast in the hole. I seal that with vulcanizing tape to make it watertight. To protect the tape, I have made a cover from an old tyre tube. The tube is currently a bit too loose so it leaks a bit. In winter, the mast will come off and I will make it tig...

Hi to all: At Bram's request, I'm re-posting a couple of photos of the changes I've made to the original cupboard. All I've really done is to enlarge the opening and divide the space in two, the lower one being reserved for boots and shoes. The upper space has two shelves so that items like bedding,...