ridgy

Nearly all "swiss" mechanical watches costing between 300 and 2000 are identical inside, that being an ETA 2824 derivative or it's...

Coastal and offshore racing mostly, Limbo 9.9 Looking for best bang for buck really, don't mind spending a bit more than basic dacron...

Pondering a sportier main and have had what seems a reasonable quote on these two constructions. Both around the 2.5k mark for 25m2, the...

If you're carrying a new alternator and starter motor why not replace them now and get the old ones serviced and kept as spares. Then...

Gs products for general items. Accu.co.uk have pretty much every type of fastener in both 304 and 316 but not very cheap. Screwfix also...

I get everything from here for my 2GM. https://parts4engines.com/collections/yanmar-4jh-series

Loads of boats have the traveller by the companionway. My 10m race boat does, I would prefer it further aft mostly for easier reach of...

Charlie's 'Damage Report,' for @ridgy : Tear in J0 (unconfirmed, but large downwind sail certainly), after 'the low,' in the Indian...

Surprised he's going so far inshore at night. Getting caught on a pot now would seriously spoil his day.

There was a previous forum member, a farmer from the sw I think, did his round britain ( via cally canal) in a 17ft pirate express. I...

I have a 10m lifting keel boat boat within your price range and I'm very fond of it as I like to take advantage of cheap moorings up...

Do they ever break?

I always thought that most people doing these courses were retirees keeping themselves busy and who may have a desire to build something...

Been watching Refit and Sail on YT, the chap is refitting his SJ320. One of the things he has done is add a backstay flicker. I didn't...

This type of sponsorship is invariably the personal whim of a CEO who likes sailing and prone to disappear. I've always wondered about...