Recent content by mrming

Fingers crossed for more good results. I think it would be great if the boat turned out to be competitive.

I was going to post about that result at the time, but then I realised there were only 3 finishers in the class. An excellent result in a difficult race, but not yet perhaps proof that it’s competitive on handicap.

Forumite @The Q is the expert on this race and should be able to give you some advice. :)

Just a quick note to say this work is now done and everything is working nicely. To summarise, I created a new section in my existing STNG backbone using N2K cables, enabling me to bring my existing Em-Trak b924 AIS, and a new B&G VHF into the predominantly STNG network. To make the initial...

Here’s a listing for one, in case anyone wants to see any more pics (no connection). Difficult to judge condition imo.

I believe most French swing keel designs from the 80s and 90s exist because of a need to get over shallow bars on certain parts of their coastline. They’re not usually designed to take the ground, with a few exceptions such as the Beneteau 311. I had a swing keel First 235 and would never dry...

I’m a PBO and DIY if possible, but that sounds cheaper than running our ageing boat. Maybe I’ll get some kettle bells. 😀

Sucker for punishment, reporting for duty. 🫡

Not the Solent, but where we sail on the UK East coast, choosing a route to cross the Thames Estuary with best tide / fastest passage time can be a complex affair. There’s also sometimes the consideration of having enough water either during the passage or upon arrival. Luckily, a very helpful...

I think the definition of “cheaply” might be subjective here. :D This boat was in our marina for a while, must have been just before he set off for the continent.

RM will be well over budget I would have thought. It's small, but the Gib’Sea 76 had a twin keel option. There's a Beneteau Oceanis 311 with a stub wing keel, lifting plate and reinforced twin rudders. Likely to be north of £30k though. Can't think of any other European boats in budget. There's...

Our family boat is a Westerly Fulmar. Ours is a fin, but they came in a twin keel version which is well rated. £16k buys a slightly project-y one, £22-25k for the better examples. The saloon is huge for the 32’ LOA, and 6 people can dine comfortably. For a couple it’s very spacious. We sail with...

Hey all, I’ve started putting the N2K section of the backbone in, but have run into a bit of a logic problem. As described above, we’re “breaking” the STNG backbone to insert a N2K section into it. To make the break I take out the male (blue) STNG plug that’s in my 5 way STNG socket in the...

A Sun Fizz is a 40 footer unf.

I have the Raymarine Evo-100 system (tiller pilot version). It weaves a bit when you ask it to steer to a heading in heavy weather with a following sea, but if you set it to steer to the wind instead it works great.