Recent content by Blueboatman

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    Dropping boat prices

    Trying not to laugh I don’t recall anyone ever saying “ bugger, I paid too little ..”
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    How to Paint rusty piles

    Suppose you could delay things with a brisk rub down and some epoxy tar….
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    spare battery to carry for yanmar 2gm20 starting

    I think you’re overcomplicating things ? Just fit a mahoosive variable pitch propellor and bump start the engine under spinnaker I always fancied having a non electrical, second, spring starter ( video here ) SureStart S30
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    Should I buy a wreak

    I particularly like the oilrig like rapid deployment chute for life raft and troublesome crew Bit of a looker really in verdant green😄👍 And twin eco motor Pedro Pedalot drives
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    Retiring from yachting

    It’s part of the human condition innit But you’ll break through I’m sure and then look back in smiles not anger 👍
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    For no particular reason except

    ‘ ergonomic’ : can reach the kettle on the Refkex heater without getting off the skippers chair ?
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    For no particular reason except

    design a cockpit - Length of bench = snooze Width = perfect support at heeling angles , back rake and support and lip =‘ just so’, Feet perched on opposing bench edge or flat against opposing coaming, legs straight Job done Oh and don’t let it all get too high over the longitudinal axis or...
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    Topsailor. The Movie

    Perfect Sailing without silliness and mixed weather isn’t real 👍😊 Thank you Enjoy lovely boat
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    Retiring from yachting

    You need to stop going round in mental circles
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    Kittrina - dismasted.

    D I’ve sent you a pm
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    Retiring from yachting

    Just go day sailing with friends and bring the sandwiches and smiles . You get to try lotsa different boats … Enjoy treading lightly on the water , on time and wallet ? 😄
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    Should I buy a wreak

    The skies the limit with eBay bids
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    Should I buy a wreak

    If you let the forum know your eBay account and home address , why, we could do the buying and decision making process for you ? Simples ( not sure about delivery , Evri are a bit unreliable even within the uk)
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    Voyage time calculation question (and a poll).

    Now here’s a thought Which way around trends more favourably? Drift: I always forget come April 1st, but a clockwise round the isle-of-Wight race ‘ insider rumour’ would be a contender for a good wind up I believe, if done well..😊 Happy sailing D
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