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Intrigued if anyone uses two lines in a V-bridle (on a monohull, I know that is normal on a cat). Seems that two lines would stretch less, but load the deck hardware less, but also help make sure the load is central and so more comfortable. If you have a rubber snubber in the line - do you dig...

London Chartplotter usually uses reconditioned Galaxy Tab Active devices. They do have bright screens designed for outdoor use but sunny in the Thames and sunny in the Med are different things. Similarly with high temp. You need to find a way to charge them - on full brightness your typical...

Every time I write a big cheque I think - we should just bloody charter Every time we discuss on a Wed/Thur going to the boat because the weather is looking good - I think thank god we have a boat we can just go to when it suits. Every time I spend a day doing some nuisance repair I think - I...

In fairness I don’t think they actually claim to be offering an assisted passage! That said there is a weird culture where none of them seem to be able to have any concept of time - waiting an hour is mildly frustrating, waiting an hour when they tell you it will take 20 minutes is...

You can, and indeed that might be considered a good idea. They aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive - the logic was (and safetrx shifts that slightly - but there may be times you have vhf signal but no mobile signal to start a Safetrx trip) that you want the CG to have accurately recorded...

Yes. 1. You log your vessel details (essentially replaces the old CG66 if you are that old) 2. You log your passage plan and identify ETA and shore contacts 3. If you fail to report “safely arrived” by the ETA your shore contacts get an alert 4. The message to shore contact include a...

am i being a bit dense - what is the surface water movement? is the suggestion the air blowing across the surface of the water at F4 creates drag on the water surface (which it will) moves the surface (how deep?) at 1 knot? Does a boat a drift in that sea then move faster than that (because it...

Is it raw water cooled? should it not be a mix of oil and your coolant? (which probably has some corrosion inhibitors in it).

It must depend on the cross section of your vessel (both above and below the water). Probably can be calculated by some fluid dynamics - but if your vessel is adrift, with zero wind with a 1 knot tidal stream the boat moves at 1 knot in the direction of the tide. John's rule of thumb implies...

Yes (as DDB says - tell them "Routine Traffic" either direct on 67 or in quiet areas on 16 and they will change channel). Two things to consider (a) make sure you have the facts in a clear, logical order to tell them; (b) why are you telling them? They will keep a record of your call but they...

Experience from Norfolk Broads or Loch Ness / Caledonian canal cruising would be fairly relevant to day skipper. I believe will rent to you with just a car driving license. Even classic Narrowboat holidays actually provide some experience that is relevant to motor cruising: controlling speed...

A boat that is comfortable enough to press on in rougher weather, or enjoyable enough to spend a few days at anchor becalmed or waiting for weather to pass is likely to have a diesel engine so the statement probably holds true. You certainly can do it with an O/board driven boat - or indeed no...

Are you sure? The RYA "leaflet" for the DS Motor Cruising course says 2 days + Theory at DS Level. Those sound like the DS sail requirements? You can do: Start Motor Cruising (1 day) Helmsman's Practical Course (2 days) Many schools will offer "mile builder" options for people trying to...

Are you looking for petrol?

Except that is not actually its statutory obligation: The Transport Act 1962 (which created the British Waterways Board) did do as follows: (My bold) They 100% can decide to close any or all of Scoltand's canals if they think it is not expedient to operate those services or its not efficient...

I'm struggling to imagine any land owner being content with someone (even their employee's wife) keeping farm animals on their land without consent.

She appears to have confused the crinan canal with a boat transit. It’s quite clear (and as a Scottish tax payer subsidising the canals I’m quite happy with this) that it is not first and foremost a transit route but is a “destination”, or to use Scottish Canals parlance, “Place making”. They...

Maybe I need to try that - I’ve got sufficient headroom below but keep whacking it on the sprayhood frame!

This is oft quoted advice. Not everything you learn is actually going to be that useful… eg if you are racing round the cans you may learn tactics and racing rules, fast sail changes, trimming every sail for 0.1knot improvement… but if your intended use is quiet weekends on an anchor you’ll...

Why would nobody nick your 20yr old engine? I’m sure e-outboards are quite nickable given they weight less but I have wondered if they are a bit harder to flog on?