Captain Crisp

First thing is to remove the valves, then try cleaning with some solvent. I think I read somewhere that acetone will do it. I'd give the...

New valves I reckon .... There's a reason the instructions for Sealant say about pouring in Sealant ... pumping up nearly full ...

I poured a lot of sealflex acrylic sealant into my Avon dinghy and have inadvertently glued the valves in the 'open' setting... Any...

Dave Nichols DRS Rigging is very good and reasonable. A go-to south if the Blackwater. He may travel 07796 032564

Gone with TS as they can do it next week (also not sure a 58yr old Twister counts as modern...)

Assuming it's a modern type yacht then I'd use Evolution or Anto Stopps, both have a great track record and I've worked with both. TS...

TS Rigging at Maldon

Evolution Rigging Home Based at Levington but I have no doubt that they travel, did a good job for me

Hi does anyone have a rigger they can recommend in the Tollesbury area? My usual goto is out of action... Many thanks, Crispin

Back top original question. One option for temporary service might be to fit an emergency VHF antenna to stern rail. Always good to have...

This is the type of trucking I used on the outside of my mast as well as the inside, The D shape looks nice IMHO and limits snags

Fitted my radar years ago low down on the mast. Rather than drill holes for the cable I fitted adhesive trunking plus used a few pop...

I used plastic electrical conduit, supplemented the stickyback with sealant and painted it gold to match the anodising. It's lasted 6...

I'll be expecting a contribution from the biggest culprits...

That’s the nature of sailing, sadly. I think he’ll get away with that last bit, but it’s obviously a good idea to inspect the rig...