oldharry

Probably not. I remember seeing them in numbers off the Western Welsh coast as a boy in the 1940's /50's. But nobody bothered too...

Clearly one of the issues is there was/is no marine equivalent of 'Brace, brace, brace'. Fewer injuries if the passengers and crew had...

Around 1977 I was heading S about 5 miles off across Torbay, and encountered a huge Pod heading North. I reckoned the could be as many...

Asking locally is the advice as I would give too, except he's going to Med, on to the Canaries, and Transat - thats quite a range for...

Having run both Volvo and Bukh twins, I would say Bukh every time. Bukh spares expensive? Look at Volvos spares prices - eye...

Sails are often used on charter/trip yachts as stabilisers and to fool the punters. Cant have them spilling their Sangria!

Just cos you can drive it at 70 doesnt mean you can tow it at 70. Seen that too often in the caravan world too. Once the tail starts...

Actually registration would do nothing to find the owners of existing derelicts. If anything the publicity could be self defeating...

Depends whats happening: is it just fading and losing power, or is it a staccato popping on and off? Fading is nearly always fuel...

Red engine light on switch on is normal until the engine starts. If it stays on running 9 times out of 10 the alternator has failed.

I agree with Keith 66 if its the keel its a major job, and requires a fair bit of woodworking skill to make a good repair. You need a...

Has anyone tried asking MMO for a breakdown of the installation and running cost of all these eco-moorings, along with the income in...

Marsali 1 has it: If you look carefully down the RH side of the painting, you will see the artists signature J.O.H.Cosgrave John...

Can’t believe no one has replied. She’s a looker too. Might you consider putting in a low ( low) offer? Friends reunited !

Thats just taking the p**s