| Wykenham-Martin jib furling gear |
Is Wykenham -Martin jib furling gear still available and where can they be contacted to purchase.. Brendan south west Ireland
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| Which Dinghy for us? - The result |
Hi folks A few weeks ago I posted requesting advise/comments on dinghy class for my self and daughter to sail on the Medway estuary. To all those who emailed me or posted re...
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| looking to charter |
This is what I'm looking for 4-10-03 to 18-10-03 3 cabin sail boat minimum 6 berths (something a bit unusual preferred, liked a gaff rigged cutter for example) P...
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| Easi Loader |
Back in the early '90s I had a framework which enabled me to singlehandedly load my Mirror on to the roof of the car. It was called, I think, an 'Easi Loader'. Please, does anyone...
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| fastnet desperation |
help we are almost at the point of committing suicide we are 2 experienced sailors looking for places on the fastnet race both male and both capable of competing on a good boat (ex yeom...
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| Drying alongside in Crinan/Oban area |
Anyone able to suggest a good place to dry alongside for a couple of tides? I need to do my anti-fouling over the next week or two.
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| Nannidiesel 2.50 - 14 HP : used 88 hrs then cylinder head gasket failure ! |
The end of the 3 years Silverwake guarantee ends up in no wake at all for me ! Has anyone encountered the same problem with this type of engine ? Thank you Jean-Pierre TROLE...
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| Identify 53 foot catamaran hulls |
I have found a pair of part built 53 foot catamaran hulls, which it has been suggested may be Wharram 53 hulls but I am not sure. Does anyone have any dimensions or any other way of identif...
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| What anemometer? |
We need to replace our venerable anemometer. What we are looking for is something that will sit on top of a pole sticking out of the clubhouse roof that displays inside. We need wind direct...
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| Mirror lookalike identification |
Hi, I have seen an older GRP/fibreglass dinghy that closely resembles a Mirror (flat front). Is is a *Western*? Does anyone know anything about this type - if it is. Pro's and Cons of o...
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| Stugeron |
A quick question about Stugeron if I may. I've seen it said that after 3 days or so you get used to motion sickness. Is this going to be true if somebody takes Stugeron every day...
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| Have I been banned? |
Nothing I post now ever appears on this newsgroup. Have I been banned? If so, what did I do? If not, what's the problem?
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| tell tales |
I've just bought some tell-tales to put on a Laser but can't seem to get any consistent advice about where they go. Some seem to be quite certain they have exact locations depending on the b...
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| LCD Digital Compass For Sale |
Take a look:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15271&item=24252426 45 Thanks David
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| Hobie cat with an Ent sail? |
A friend has just got a Hobie Cat - not collected it yet (cheap sold unseen) which has an Ent. sail! - any ideas whether this is possible / how it might work - I thought Hobie sails were ver...
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| Sea state at Neaps and Springs |
All, Having just returned from Holland to Harwich last week during the high winds Thursday /Friday ( 5-6 and recorded 55 Knot gusts), we noticed that the sea state was not as roug...
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| c.n.s.o yachts |
Hi! Are there any infos about C.N.S.O yachts? esp. Mikado? thx Michael
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| Fitting a compass |
I am about to replace the compass on one of our ribs. The last one was removed a while ago. The hole on the console where the compass is to be fitted is approx 6 feet away from th...
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| 12' Cadet Restoration |
I have just obtained a dismantled marine ply Cadet for restoration. I am in desperate need of detail around mast, spars and rigging. Can anyone help with photos or plans please?
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| Engine to Propshaft Coupling (Shaft Noise) |
At present the second hand boat I have just bought has a disconcerting amount of shaft noise when under power. What might be the causes. The engine is a Volvo 2003 which is directly couple...
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| Kubota Engine (Aaarggghhhh!) |
Please can anyone suggest a company/engineer/gifted child who can fix our Kubota engine? We keep our Finesse 21 at Titchmarsh Marina at Walton-on-the-Naze, and so far all the marine engine c...
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| Navionics |
I might have an option on a cheap plotter that uses Navionics charts. Navionics do seem to be a fair bit cheaper than others. I wonder if anyone has use them and has any comments? ...
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| wanted small tillerpilot |
hiya my tillerpilot seems to be kaput, anyone have one kicking around they dont use ? richard
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| Anyone got any pics of a Tri Fli |
It is a 14" trimaran dingy apparantly from Australia, does anyone have any pictures so I can see what one actually looks like. Also any other information would be appreciated. Th...
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| Anyone got any pics of a Tri Fli |
It is a 14" trimaran dingy apparantly from Australia, does anyone have any pictures so I can see what one actually looks like. Also any other information would be appreciated. Th...
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| Wanted - Miracle mast |
Help please! I'm looking for a mast for a Miracle dinghy. Ian
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| Insurance Hike. |
Got my insurance reminder today, in spite of a 5% discount it had still gone up £35. When I phoned them I was told that all marine ins. had gone up by 40% this year. Just how can they j...
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| Crew this weekend |
Anyone want to crew this weekend - nothing very exciting just a day's sailing on the lake Doug
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| Vivacity 650 owners association? |
I have just purchased a Vivacity 650, does anyone know if there is an owners association or similar? This messsage is on behalf of a friend of mine (Peter). NickC ...
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| newbie question on starting sailing and solo sailing |
Hi, I am a complete beginner to sailing. I would like to circumnavigate on my own boat as a liveaboard. My plan is to start by crewing on other peoples boa...
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