# General **URL:** https://nonsuch.discourse.group/c/gen/4.md [Latest](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to the Nonsuch Discourse Site 👋](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-nonsuch-discourse-site/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-nonsuch-discourse-site/5 "2025-05-17T11:39:08Z")
The International Nonsuch Association has a launched this site to support the community of Nonsuch sailors and enthusiasts. Browse the site. If you would like to join this group, you can use this link - Nonsuch Discour… --- ## [About the General category](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Makerpipe.com](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/makerpipe-com/10625)
**Author:** [@Aloki329](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Aloki329)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/makerpipe-com/10625 "2026-10-22T21:21:05Z")
Came upon this product. An inexpensive means to use EMT electrical pipe to make a structured framework . Top it off with a tarp or shrink wrap and it will more than likely last the winter and then some. If used on the … --- ## [Barient 24 / 45 Winch Replacement](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/barient-24-45-winch-replacement/10624)
**Author:** [@kentb](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/kentb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/barient-24-45-winch-replacement/10624 "2026-10-22T03:18:08Z")
Has anyone found a replacement mainsheet winch for a 33 that has the same bolt pattern as the stock one that came with the boat? --- ## [Wishbone fittings](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/wishbone-fittings/10621)
**Author:** [@Allinson](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Allinson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/wishbone-fittings/10621 "2026-10-21T17:04:59Z")
Hi all, I’m reinstalling all the fittings on our wishbone after paint. Can anyone share some photos of good ideas and general hardware? We have a 30C. There were lots of unused fittings I don’t want to reinstall so holes… --- ## [Winter storage with Mast UP?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/winter-storage-with-mast-up/10617)
**Author:** [@Shirleycheung2](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Shirleycheung2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/winter-storage-with-mast-up/10617 "2026-10-16T00:37:03Z")
Hello all, I am located in Lake Ontario, Canada and my local yacht club needs all masts to be taken down and stored in the racks for the winter. I did that this season and find the whole process very nuisance. I am expl… --- ## [Looking for Marine Diesel Mechanic or Yard in Stamford, CT – Nonsuch 30 Ultra](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/looking-for-marine-diesel-mechanic-or-yard-in-stamford-ct-nonsuch-30-ultra/10616)
**Author:** [@earlfo](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/earlfo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/looking-for-marine-diesel-mechanic-or-yard-in-stamford-ct-nonsuch-30-ultra/10616 "2026-10-13T14:53:12Z")
Hi everyone, I’m hoping the Nonsuch community might be able to help me out of a difficult situation. Last year I purchased Early Gay, a 1985 Nonsuch 30 Ultra, and had her delivered from South Carolina to Stamford, Conn… --- ## [Fun Fall Sail - Hopefully not the last for 2027](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fun-fall-sail-hopefully-not-the-last-for-2027/10615)
**Author:** [@Rob](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Rob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fun-fall-sail-hopefully-not-the-last-for-2027/10615 "2026-10-12T19:12:41Z")
We picked a great day for a sail yesterday. \[HERE\] is a link to our 32 mile daysail. Click the icons on our track for comments and pictures. How many Nonsuch boats sail through October on Long Island Sound ? We’re pr… --- ## [Curious if other Safe Harbor Marinas have received 2027 summer docking contracts](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/curious-if-other-safe-harbor-marinas-have-received-2027-summer-docking-contracts/10614)
**Author:** [@briancayer](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/briancayer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/curious-if-other-safe-harbor-marinas-have-received-2027-summer-docking-contracts/10614 "2026-10-12T16:51:48Z")
Today is 10/6/26 and my yard in Westbrook CT has not issued summer 27 contracts. This is unusual in my limited experience and very disconcerting. There is rumor that the new owner of Safe Harbors Marinas ( Blackstone) is… --- ## [Video - how to make a low friction ring with dead eye](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/video-how-to-make-a-low-friction-ring-with-dead-eye/10609)
**Author:** [@Aloki329](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Aloki329)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/video-how-to-make-a-low-friction-ring-with-dead-eye/10609 "2026-10-07T18:06:11Z")
Pretty good winter learning curve project. --- ## [Input Requested - off-year rendezvous option for Nonsuch Boats on Long Island Sound](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/input-requested-off-year-rendezvous-option-for-nonsuch-boats-on-long-island-sound/10606)
**Author:** [@Rob](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Rob)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/input-requested-off-year-rendezvous-option-for-nonsuch-boats-on-long-island-sound/10606 "2026-10-10T16:48:41Z")
We all enjoyed a wonderful time at the 2026 INA Rendezvous in Greenport last August. I am thinking of organizing a similar but MUCH less ambitious/expensive opportunity for Nonsuch Boats in 2027. Need input now to gau… --- ## [A note for those with older Tides Sail Tracks](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/a-note-for-those-with-older-tides-sail-tracks/10605)
**Author:** [@NS233\_Bob\_Neches](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/NS233_Bob_Neches)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/a-note-for-those-with-older-tides-sail-tracks/10605 "2026-10-04T17:44:10Z")
Having had them on three different boats, I’m a big fan. But, I want to make an inspection suggestion for those who have them. This is based on recently helping a friend remove the 24-year-old (!) Tides track on his b… --- ## [Sometimes you just don't feel like working on the boat](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/sometimes-you-just-dont-feel-like-working-on-the-boat/10604)
**Author:** [@NS233\_Bob\_Neches](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/NS233_Bob_Neches)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/sometimes-you-just-dont-feel-like-working-on-the-boat/10604 "2026-10-07T01:56:54Z")
--- ## [Surveyor in Toronto Area](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/surveyor-in-toronto-area/10603)
**Author:** [@thorpowell](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/thorpowell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/surveyor-in-toronto-area/10603 "2026-10-05T19:17:54Z")
Does anyone know a good surveyor in the Toronto area? Cheers Thor --- ## [A little lithium backup power](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/a-little-lithium-backup-power/10601)
**Author:** [@PaulM](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/PaulM)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/a-little-lithium-backup-power/10601 "2026-10-04T16:38:26Z")
I just added a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery to my existing AGM house bank for a little rainy day “range extension”. It’s a pretty simple concept. I use less power than my solar can generate on sunny days so why not save it? I… --- ## [Had an idea - an air tag?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/had-an-idea-an-air-tag/10598)
**Author:** [@Aloki329](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Aloki329)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/had-an-idea-an-air-tag/10598 "2026-10-01T20:53:25Z")
So as I watched the weather last few days a thought crossed my mind a few times, “ I hope I don’t hear from the bay constable that Aloki broke loose .” Speedy action ,if you break loose , is probably important to limit d… --- ## [Annapolis Boat Show Get-together](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/annapolis-boat-show-get-together/10591)
**Author:** [@INA\_President](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/INA_President)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/annapolis-boat-show-get-together/10591 "2026-10-20T17:11:10Z")
Annapolis Boat Show Get-Together Hilary Howes, Captain/Owner of Nonsuch 30 Grace, is organizing a CBNA get-together on the Saturday of the Sailboat Show Oct.17th 12:00 on the upper deck of the Annapolis Fleet Reserve Cl… --- ## [Some whimsy](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/some-whimsy/10590)
**Author:** [@JimJ](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/JimJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/some-whimsy/10590 "2026-10-01T14:29:10Z")
I recently received some Renaissance music scored for guitar called Nonesuch and at the bottom of the modern notation is found a reproduction of ancient text describing, I think, a dance called the ‘Nonesuch’. I’ve atta… --- ## [Fishing downrigger mount?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fishing-downrigger-mount/10589)
**Author:** [@Lark](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Lark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/fishing-downrigger-mount/10589 "2026-09-25T16:36:24Z")
Hi- has anyone built a downrigger mount to sit/fasten behind the cockpit? I’m hoping to avoid drilling any holes in the deck. Maybe have some sort of clamp on somehow. Thx, JoeAdams, Lark 26C --- ## [Getting ready for a nor’easter](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/getting-ready-for-a-nor-easter/10588)
**Author:** [@Aloki329](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Aloki329)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/getting-ready-for-a-nor-easter/10588 "2026-09-29T12:50:35Z")
Yesterday - stripped and laid/ secured stack pack down , hoisted delta riding sail , added spectra chafe pennant and lite a cigar. Now we wait. Currently winds are from the east at 25/35k with expected gusts over 40 t… --- ## [Wilcox-Crittenden Head Re-Build Redux](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/wilcox-crittenden-head-re-build-redux/10582)
**Author:** [@JohnnyGee](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/JohnnyGee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/wilcox-crittenden-head-re-build-redux/10582 "2026-10-15T20:42:27Z")
My 22’s 42-year old W-C head stopped pumping this year. Pump handle just moved up and down without resistance, nor moving any water in or out. Just prior to haul out I removed the old unit. Fun contortionist afternoon… --- ## [No oil pressure](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/no-oil-pressure/10580)
**Author:** [@RonB](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/RonB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/no-oil-pressure/10580 "2026-09-19T01:06:10Z")
I changed my fuel filters. I have to say, changing the one on the back of the motor when you shop in the husky isle for clothes isn’t easy. I’ll definitely be relocating that filter. If I ever had to do it away from the … --- ## [Round gasket for Atkins Hoyle port-light?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/round-gasket-for-atkins-hoyle-port-light/10579)
**Author:** [@Jeff](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Jeff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/round-gasket-for-atkins-hoyle-port-light/10579 "2026-09-18T17:26:16Z")
My portlights leak a tiny bit and the gaskets feel rather hard and tired. Searching this group I see that replacement gaskets can be had cut to fit from McMaster Carr and other sources reasonably priced as round neoprene… --- ## [Leaky windows](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/leaky-windows/10578)
**Author:** [@Rob](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Rob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/leaky-windows/10578 "2026-09-20T00:59:32Z")
Hi, At the raft-up a few weeks ago, I mentioned a leaky window experience I had during the torrential rain we experienced at the Rendezvous. Gary Forster, suggested that I check the orientation of Soave’s window gasket… --- ## [Seawater Strainer](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/seawater-strainer/10576)
**Author:** [@Rob](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Rob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/seawater-strainer/10576 "2026-09-20T14:46:20Z")
Hi, I wasn’t going to post this because, I’m embarrassed to have been this stupid, but here goes… Background - This is my 3rd season with Soave. I pay the boatyard ( where Soave winters) to winterize Soave’s engine b… --- ## [Across the Bar](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/across-the-bar/10574)
**Author:** [@thorpowell](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/thorpowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/across-the-bar/10574 "2026-09-11T00:10:55Z")
Many of you will have had the good forthune to meet Jorgen Moller. Jorgen was one of the first to electrify a Nonsuch 226 based on lithium batteries. He engineeriend the project start to finish on his own. He was als… --- ## [Mast Rigging](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/mast-rigging/10573)
**Author:** [@Allinson](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Allinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/mast-rigging/10573 "2026-09-09T04:21:42Z")
Does anyone else have a mast collar like mine? Any photos of it rigged? --- ## [Painted Mast & Wishbone](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/painted-mast-wishbone/10569)
**Author:** [@Allinson](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Allinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:06am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/painted-mast-wishbone/10569 "2026-09-08T05:06:57Z")
The mast and wishbone are repainted for #27. Hardware install next weekend. Anything I should consider adding or changing? Does the choker chafe on the mast? I’ve seen soft winch pockets as protection from the block but … --- ## [Photo or vendor of keel bolt torque wrench useful for Nonesuch](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/photo-or-vendor-of-keel-bolt-torque-wrench-useful-for-nonesuch/10568)
**Author:** [@Phonebone](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Phonebone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/photo-or-vendor-of-keel-bolt-torque-wrench-useful-for-nonesuch/10568 "2026-09-07T14:22:06Z")
Is there place where I can see a photo of one or a vendor with photos? Yard here does not know about them. Richard Westin, Intuition IX. Bahamas --- ## [Sail Arch or Davits](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/sail-arch-or-davits/10562)
**Author:** [@Bill.Salton](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Bill.Salton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/sail-arch-or-davits/10562 "2026-09-11T00:47:14Z")
We bought a 33 (had (and still have!)a 30). We like cruising and we are on a mooring. I am thinking davits with solar on top or an arch to accomplish both. Secure and attractive are important. Any comments? I see most No… [Next page](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/c/gen/4.md?page=1)