A few years ago now, coming south through the Caledonian canal tied up for the night on a pontoon next to a rather nice motor cruiser.
Engaged in chat with the skipper who turned out to a master mariner who had been an occasional skipper on the Waverley.
He said it was always amusing to see...
10mtrs of 8mm chain attached to 15mtrs of 18mm three strand rope with a spliced eye, stainless thimble and stainless shackle.
At anchor end is a stainless swivel all together in a Boat Gear Direct heavy duty bag so easy to retrieve out of cockpit locker.
I've never used so in good nick.
£45...
Easy to deploy bow fender, other uses and how to deploy video here FenderFlex™ - DAN-FENDER
Over a hundred quid new, bought it then sold boat so never used.
£45.
Will post at cost but could meet up somewhere between Cambridge and Titchmarsh.
Avon Redstart for sale, £350, purchased 2008, last of the Redstarts, light grey.
Looks good, holds air for days, only selling as now got three dinghies and "under orders" to have a clear out, more stuff to follow.
Holds air extremely well, for days, two patches one on the thwart on the...
If you settle on a Gypsy.
Might be a bit far for you but this one has been been extremely well kept - owner's a meticulous no compromise sort of chap.
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Have also used Gill for many years, floaty wrapround type so get some protection from side.
Although not used Gill's customer service for my sunglasses have for clothing, notably a mid layer jacket which was several years old with a zip problem - they repaired it - no quibble.