I have a 2004 Hylas 54 and I have several black (12v) and red (120v) engraved labels that screw into the electric panel that need to be updated/replaced. Does anyone have a source that matches the existing font and plate size with proper hole placement?  Does Queen Long still do them the same on the 56's (I doubt it)?  I know a little booth in a parking lot in Ft Lauderdale made close copies but they closed down.

Mark

We were going to start looking for a weather window on Oct 10. I'm checking with some contacts in NZ about potential crew sources and will let you know what I find.

Thanks Joel,
I found a place a little closer to home. They repaired the damaged stanchions and I can't tell there was ever an issue with them.

If anybody is looking for an a skilled marine fabrication company with incredible customer service I highly recommend CMI Marine Products in Weymouth MA.

Our old 46 had a port list also (our 56, not really).  I tried keeping starboard tanks full, moved a battery over, etc.. It helped some, but I thought it too, was just a design issue.  Then, when we raced it, we took the primary anchor off the port side, along with 200+- feet of chain.  The bow raised about 3"s, but also a lot of the list went away.  Who would have thought being near the bow?  Not saying that it will help with the 54, but you might try it. thanks-jay

Hello Dave.   This s good to read…   Good luck.    What sources are you using to find crew?   

Are you planning to leave at about the same time?   We know a bunch of boats that came over with us on the ARC that are also leaving from Fiji.   Perhaps we can all coordinate SSB check-ins with each other as we travel….