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Yes; basically the hull shape that allowed her to be lifted by the ice rather than crushed was not compatible with good sailing ability...

Collection and validation of data are not trivial tasks, and QA often involves as much effort as data collection. Even in frequently...

I first heard of "Farthest North" from Winter Holiday! I'm pleased to say that I have an early edition of it (maybe a first edition of...

Yes, entirely. Some (most?) engines are metric, but some are not! Some require slightly unusual sizes. It depends completely on which...

Mine certainly don't - I have to check and pay for updates!

But the RNLI (and all other rescue bodies) are tasked and coordinated by the CG. When you dial 999, you ask for the Coastguard, not the...

If there was something effective that was cheaper, it would be on the market. The stuff we use is a minor part of an economically...

They do do a set designed for screws, if you look at the Irwin Amazon shop.

I normally us parts 4 engines but I had to use PayPal so that I could pay over three months. Teeth problems wiped out the small reserves...

Yes, DNA evidence shows that Polynesia was primarily populated through Australasia and Micronesia; I gather there are strong DNA links...

I just checked , and parts4engines have this ...

Is there enough metal protruding for these to grip? They come in a wide range of sizes and I've found them very effective...

I agree with those who suggest that the compressive load on the bowsprit would be too high. Two solutions present themselves: That...

Cut a hole in the bowsprit and re-enforce it with a tube then pass the forestay through it. Although the Dyneema will have the...

I've been there several times by land (the harbour isn't suitable for my fin keel!). At low tide, that whole area is a rock platform...