Recent content by Captain Bligh

i suppose, but as they say about mutton dressed as lamb but inthis case probably hogget!!

Came across a Jenneau Sunshine 38 (1984 Tony Castro) for handy money. question is why is a 1988 model of the same considerably moreor am i just overly suspicious. also looking at benny 345. which is the better boat all things considered. the headlining of the 345 needs redoing/varnish...

well thanks very much. thats a great help. i think the boats with the newer sail wardrobe are more economically advantageous. now all i ahve to do is wittle it down by other criteria such as equipment. in the end isn't it all about getting more boat for your buck!!

thanks guys that a great help. is there much of a cost saving by doing the work yourself?? you see i'm not sure about the older rigs, in particular the sigma, the venders might say the standing is X years old but who's to know. all yachts appear to be in good condition, given their age but i...

lets say repalace the whole shooting gallery behind the scenes story selection of boats (both sig and first345) one of each has new(ish) rig and old sails other (in both cases) almost new sails and very old rig. So do i replace rig or sail wardrobe?

i'm looking at a choice of 2 yachts to buy, sigma 33 and first 345. has anyone got a rough idea of a complete rig price for either boat? is it possible to measure the old rig and build the new one yourself?

you are all correct about sludge deposits and old engines etc and true, boats aren't cars but engines are engines and given the correct love from the start, will last many years. Of course oil suppliers want us to buy their range of sludge busters, bore glaze removers and the like. As a rule...

castrol and comma Coke and cola :D

when you get oil out rig up a pipe from the sump plug so gravity does the job. you could get a flex S/S braided hose if the plug is in a bad position. standard thread. sucking oil out like this is a disaster. then every other time open plug on pipe and drink tea while Mr. Gravity does the...

you should contact the Castrol technical dept. thay are very very helpful. i'd go for something in the magna tech range. excellent oil. if you have other machines etc as i do they'll send you out the reference book and most brands are listed for the correct oil.

thanks "many home built" that would explain the poorly finished interior. No wonder so they cant giv it away. Back to Sigma:D

as the teacher used to say in woodwork. "boards cup away from the heart" so therefore you need (i'm pretty sure anyway, i'll check) Tangentilly sawn strips. Also the sawn plank needs to be well seasoned (not salt and pepper) and i think about 18% moisture content. the stuff you are getting...

anyone got any info on Colvic Liberator 35. found cheap one on line thaqt needs a bit of work. All information greatly appreciated Still think i'm going to go with the Sigma33, but you never know. money talks

thanks. that the 32s5 well and truly shot down. i knew they were not in demand as this 32s5 has been for sale with about 18months and i can only find about 5 others elsewhere on line. there is a 345 local to me but she is a few quid more. It even feels like a sturdy bus. I also agree with...

thanks very much to all for the informative information, alot of which (rigs being tensioned with a 2' lever) i never knew. i suppose these are the same type as those who toss the toilet roll over the ide to save weight! you know who you are. Clearly the sigma gets the majority vote by all...