Recent content by benlui

First day off on our two week cruise, and our windlass packed up. The motor is working fine, but the windlass itself wont turn under any kind of pressure. Ive obviously tightened the gear, but this is making no difference. I believe the clutch has failed. Has anyone had a similar issue, and...

Interesting topic. Im based in the medway, and i find it restrictive on where you can go in a short time. With a week, its fine as you say you can cross north where there are many options. I find for a weekend, not much to do option wise. Hence why I have decided and moved my boat to the...

I have a marine berth in the medway, but I am currently down around the Solent and plan to leave my boat here for a few more weeks. I wondered if anyone that has a berth they are not using while they themselves are away, if they were willing to sub-let/rent the spot to me. Im flexible on the...

Hi All, I need to change the Sea Cocks (about 13 I think) on my boat which is currently on the hard at Gillingham marina. Ive asked the yard there to quote the job, but they haven't responded. Does anyone have recommendations for people in the area, who could quote for the job? Unfortunately...

no need for speculation, its up and running again, and promising a great charter holiday to be had. Its still much more "first world" than many other popular sailing destinations. I can assure you, you can get boats there, many charter companies are in swing again. Give the locals a chance...

No Restaurants, power, places to get water, shops etc etc ----- And you want to go to Cuba? I suggest if this is the type of sailor you are, you may want to go elsewhere. the beauty of sailing in Cuba, is exactly all of this!

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and everyone is entitled to disagree! The BVI is one of the best charter destinations in the world. Its far from the worst place in the Caribbean. That's just an ignorant comment. You have more options for provisions right now in the BVI, Than you will...

BVI will be operating. It will not be at full swing as it was before for quiet a time but in January it will be well able to cater for a great charter destination again. I’m going end of January. It will be no problem.

Thanks for the info. I spoke with him, but unfortunately while he can manufacture a rudder and components, he doesn't really seem too keen to come out from Birmingham to look, fit etc. But its an option if all else fails.

Hello Fred, That doesn't sound right. I have a similar system and it toasts my 28ft boat. If I have it on full, its too much. Im not sure where your located but I'm in GYC London, and John who is the Taylors man, is due back to my boat because he's doing an overhaul on mine. if you...

Hello folks, Does anyone know someone in the area that would inspect and quote for a full rudder and stock re-build (stock needs straightening) - rudder is badly cracked In Greenwich Yacht Club? She's a Shipman 28, fin and Skeg. There are a few other small jobs that need looking at also...

Thanks for all your useful information. I have plenty of options to explore now.

Thank you for this information. Im interested in this, as from East london is super easy. Im interested in a Marina berth thru this coming winter and a swinging mooring for the summer, is there any issues/wait lists for berths? I may try to get down over the next few weeks to have a look and...

Im looking to put my boat on a swinging mooring somewhere in the Thames, within easy reach from Central London. The marinas are too expensive in Central London itself, so I'm looking anywhere within an hour or slightly more reachable by car from Central London. Trying to do this without great...

Festive greetings too all. Can anyone recommend long term mooring convenient from london centre? My work is relocating me to London Center, and i will live in the Barbican area. I'm weighing up where to put the boat. I understand I can find many places further south however, being able to...