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    ashtead replied to the thread Visiting France - an update.
    I don’t know if it’s changed now but the farce at St Malo was the stamping out office was past the ticket point. So arriving by ferry...
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    ashtead replied to the thread A fun bluewater boat around 40'?.
    Re the moody41 at Port Solent Dragonfly I don’t think it had from new the larger out headsail but might have been retro fitted. It was...
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    ashtead replied to the thread A fun bluewater boat around 40'?.
    I suspect he needs a bigger boat at this rate and if seeking an oyster a larger budget. I can see if travelling long distances down wind...
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    ashtead replied to the thread A fun bluewater boat around 40'?.
    A couple of comments -don’t dismiss self tacking headsails as make single handed sailing simpler than on say a 34. What about sail area...
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    ashtead replied to the thread A fun bluewater boat around 40'?.
    Not all Moody41ac have in mast -it’s an option if you prefer convenience and smaller main. We preferred stack pack and have no issues...
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    ashtead replied to the thread Boat sales.
    Try to use a broker if selling experienced in your particular make as they will have seen a few and advise on any things to help sell...
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    If looking for a name may I suggest John quirk -he travels to Gosport etc. he has a website is reliable . Avoid Golden Arrow even if the...
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    ashtead replied to the thread A fun bluewater boat around 40'?.
    I would suggest a moody41ac but we have twin wheels so fail the test. Most modern boats at 12-13m have twin wheels so you might be...
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    ashtead replied to the thread Exhaust elbows.
    Yes I was told as the engine had to be moved for saildrive seal change wise to replace elbow at same time . It seems they have a short...
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    ashtead replied to the thread Identifying my dinghy.
    Should you be looking for more to do with your Mirror a copy of Mirror Mania opens up a whole new world of cruising ideas. A short...
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    ashtead replied to the thread Identifying my dinghy.
    Any pictures ?
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    ashtead replied to the thread Sticky Fenders.
    Also in tins for cleaning stainless steel if you have time to kill it’s effective.
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    Having looked back at previous posts on this topic I see mention of Bainbridge ovens -I have no knowledge of them but might be worth a...
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    Indeed the Levante are well praised by those have them. You might ask a local gas engineer for suggestions .
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    I suspect a question determined by budget - what do wish to pay -we have an eno but I would not buy another but they are widely fitted ...
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