| Flying Fifteen No. 262 ? |
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Flying Fifteen No. 262 ? It was last heard of in the London area a couple of years back, but the then owners mail is bouncing. Thanks
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| Steam cleaning |
Has anyone used a steam cleaner to either clean off mildew or hopefully retard its reappearance? Anything to worry about on wooden boats with a steam cleaner?
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| Fife yachts |
For those who are bored and want to do something worthwhile go to http://www.fairlierestorations.com and dream! -- A T (Sandy) Morton on the Bicycle Island ...
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| FA: RYA Chart 5011 Edition 2 |
Plug for an eBay item: http://tinyurl.com/7kptx
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| Busted Mast |
Oh ***** it, my old wooden mast on my ballerina has bust at the cross trees. I have a spare alloy mast which I am fitting as a temporary replacement but I have severe doubts whe...
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| Cruising Japan? |
Has anyone any experience of cruising to and around the Japanese Islands? What passage did you make to get there? What were harbours and anchorages like? Costs? A...
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| Replace all rigging after 10 years?? |
Hi, I've heard a few times that insurance companies require rigging over 10 years old to be renewed. Is this the case, or a rumour? I'm talking specifically abou...
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| A reminder.... |
To anyone going out tomorrow - the clocks go back tonight but the tides don't. TonyB
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| Repairing cracked Topper hull |
Complete newbie to this forum so hoping this isn't an FAQ... We're thinking of buying a (second) Topper for our 3 kids, and have first refusal on a cheap one locally - in pretty good ...
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| Baby stays? |
I'm looking at a 42 foot yacht that has a 'removable baby stay' that meets the deck about 1/3 of the way forward from the mast to the bow. This doesn't seem to provide an area big enou...
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| Canna in the news. |
Anyone else see Canna on the news? Following hard on the heels of a couple of shows on Mull it's a pretty good time for those of us slumming it on the South Coast and day dreaming about the ...
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| 5ft6in or 6ft6in draught in the Med? |
Hi, I'm currently considering a couple of Moody 44's, but one has a shoal keel of 5ft6in draught, and the other has a fin keel of 6ft6in draught. How restricted would I be in va...
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| Dubarry sailing boots |
Are they worth the money?
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| 6 meter pond boat |
Here is the link <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7358942320&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1>
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| Cruising Cuba |
Hi guys and gals, For the last 3 or 4 yerars I have been fortunate enough to be able to go sailing in the Caribbean (Grenadines and BVI) for 2 weeks during January. This year I ...
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| Light fittings on Bavaria 47? |
Some of my light fittings need repair or replacement. Can anyone identify the make / model from this photo? <http://www.aquariusyachting.co.uk/temp/light.jpg> -- ...
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| Bavaria 30 Cruiser ? |
Anyone experience yet ? Especially at sea (6-8 bft). Robert
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| Buying a boat .......... |
I want to buy a yacht. Ok this already has all the makings of a post probably made 1( add appropriate number of 0's here ) times a season. I am aware that all advice here is worth about what...
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See <a href="http://kia-cars-uk.tripod.com">http://kia-cars-uk.tripod.com</a> for more info.
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| Knockdowns |
How many people have actually suffered a knockdown? Was it really scary? Why do you think it happened? TonyB
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| Insurance - who do you use & why? |
About to join the boat owning fraternity and thinking about insurance. I'm told that it's best to go with a company who responds quickly and fairly to claims, not just find the cheapest quo...
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| parker 21 spray hood |
Does any one know where I might get the metal frame for a parker 21 spray hood. alan.
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| Laptop, GPS and power connection in a charter boat? |
Hi I want to connect my laptop PC to my Garmin Map 76 GPS and power them both from a 12 volt cigarette lighter socket and/or other power source in a typical charter boat (i.e. a r...
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| Repainting boats |
Somebody recommended the article in October PBO. The article is based on using International Perfection. The International Paint brochure says that Perfection can last up to 5 years. M...
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| Chart of Ireland |
I am looking for a modern chart of the whole of Ireland's coast (i.e. single chart, not sections). Can anyone give me a lead?
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| Packamain System |
Does anybody have contact details for the UK agent for Packamain Systems?
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| GPS availability in question? |
The following short article about failing satellites and replacements may induce some to brush up on their traditional navigation skills, or not? http://www.itweek.co.uk/2142864 ...
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| Personal Accident Insurance |
I don't have my own boat, but take sailing school courses and events I'm planning a cross channel in the near future and a channel isles in the new year. I've just renewed my annu...
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| Bavarias. |
Seem to get a slagging off from many. However apart from the Match 42 which does seem to have a serious design problem has anyone got a real definitive 'Bavarias are crap' story. ...
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| Where to buy luff spar for GP14? |
Hi My recently bought GP14 has roller furling gear, and from chatting to one or two people, they suggest adding a "luff spar" and spider to enable me to have a roller reefing setu...
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