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Hi, I have just sold my motorboat and looking at moving to sailing. As part of the research process I have been trawling the forums for single handed tips and think I have a list of things I should look out for or maybe install in a future yacht purchase. I am a fairly proficient motor boater...

Hi all, I am looking to switch from power boating to sail, and have seen a nice looking Caravella 22 and wanted people's thoughts on whether or not it would be suitable based on the following criteria: I am based in Poole, novice sailor but have sailed on dinghy's and not a complete beginner...

I am going to view a boat soon with a 90hp Mercury 2 stroke. I think this will be a little under powered, and I always vowed to get a 4 stroke for my next boat to reduce the noise and fumes. So if the boat stacks up, how easy is it likely to be to remove and sell the 2 stroke and buy and fit a...

Hi all, I am hoping to do my Power boat level 2 instructor course soon, having had a good few seasons on 30ft and below power boats, and done all courses up to and including dayskipper practical/theory and now commercially endorsed. I am reading the handbooks, and boning up on theory, but is...

Hi, I am a Mobo'er to Dayskipper level and want to learn to sail. As part of this plan, I want to go and sail in the sun once I have mastered the basics, probably the Greek Ionian for 7 days with me, the wife, a 9 month old baby and 2 others family members to share sailing/baby sitting duties...

Hi I am looking at upgrading from a speedboat, and like the look of the Searay 215. I am based in Poole, and want something I can take to the IOW and back, with the occasional night on board, most likely on it's pontoon. It seems to do everything I need, but I am concerned about the 5ltr engine...

Hi All, I have been a MOBO'er for a while now, and am seriously considering selling up and buying a sailing boat, and saving money on fuel bills, getting more boat for my buck and being able to cruise further. Being very new to sailing, what would people suggest as a good first boat... 1. I...

Hi, Was just wondering what others would do in my position. I currently have a Fletcher speed boat, 15ft and want to move up so I can stay overnight, go abit further afield and go out in the roughter weather. Boat will be moored in Poole on a pontoon, so want capability to head to Solent and...

Hi, I would like to get more experience sailing, having been on motorboats for 10 years. I have my Day Skipper theory and practical (Mobo) ticket, and have done about 4 days sailing as crew but would like to gain more experience in a fun environment close to Poole. I am 35, easy going, keen...

Hi, I have a whole in my tonneau for a speedboat, the hole is only about the size of a 10p coin, so I was wondering if I could patch it myself rather than going to a professional. So far, I cannot find any repair kits, has anybody used one they would reccommend? Thanks, Andy

Hi all, I live just around the corner from Cobbs Quay in Poole, and really like their yard and service. I have a 15ft speed boat on a trailer, and kept it in cobb's summer boat park last year. Before I book it in again, I wondered if anyone knew of a pontoon berth close to Poole for April-Sept...

Hi, I have a Fletcher 15 that is 10 years old. It is in great condition other than the fact it has the remnants of the antifouling it came with 10 years ago, that is faded and pretty much welded on. As the boat is out of the water, I was going to tackle this once it stops snowing. It seems to...

Hi, I need some urgent advice. I have (hopefully) a choice of 2 19ft motorboats. Pretty much the same boat but one has and inboard (3l. Mercruiser) and one has an outboard (115hp mercury). I am toying with the idea of keeping the boat on a mooring in a marina for some of the year, but could...

Hi all, I am new to this and wondered if anyone could shed any light on my dilemma. I am looking at buying a Fletcher 19GTS or GTO, and need some info on running costs as it makes quite a difference to what boat I go for. I have been told that a 100hp 4 stroke outboard will be alot cheaper on...