Recent content by dllcooper

An interesting question. I may be moving back to the UK soon from Stockholm, though I would like to bring my little Maxi77 with me. I have only experience sailing around the protected waters of the inland archipelago. I wonder if I can find a captain willing to undertake such a perilous...

Dear Phil - Thanks for that and very reassuring! I have been told it is a big job to replace it and dont fancy attacking that with my finances at the moment. The seal itself looks in great condition, no cracks or anything or other signs of 'giving way'. I would like to install an auto bilge...

A small amoun of water has been gathering around the very base of the saildrive occasionally. It is hard to tell where it is coming from. This water seems very oily, maybe the internal saildrive seal is giving way? Maybe somewhere else? I havent been to the boat for a few weeks, I hope it...

I have less than 100 hours coastal keelboat experience. Is it possible to sail /motor small keelboat like maxi 26 from Scandinavia to Southern India. How much can be done on inland canals? How long would it take? Any similar journeys or guides available? Looks like I am in the wacky ideas...

These are as rare as hens teeth and I have been looking for over a year now and not seen one. I have heard of the odd fabled copy which becomes available for ridiculous money. Take a look at this one is useful, http://www.edge.me.uk/105%20Rocks.pdf Otherwise I would recommend the Swedish...

Many thanks everyone for thoughts - Perhaps after all need to bite the bullet and pay for a pre-purchase survey, any recommendations? When considering the distance she will be traveling on board the MOD vessel I think it will be worth the peace of mind. Having said all that I couldnt pay...

Andy is under the weather at the moment unfortunately so cant help but thank you. I am sure he would be amused to be refered to as the world expert on Anderson 22s !

Hello, I would like to request whether someone might be able to look over a boat for me. I live on the Ascension Island in the South Atlantic and will be having a boat shipped over in the next month or so. Have managed to find a rather internally scruffy Anderson 22 which is in my meager...

Thankyou for the input there. Believe it or not there are quite a few coves and protected areas around the island which are normally inaccessible so thought was simple diving gear/snorkelling gear could be thrown on board, along with overnight basics. A boat which could offer this facility...

Bless you for your help to a stranger trying to get a boat :) Will wait to hear

I have messaged a few boats on South Africa Gumtree and will post any on which are looking likely to be goers for any comments but as Seajet mentioned, any suitable for South African sailing waters should be just right for here also. I think will need to flexible to what is available. Cant see...

Seajet - Your advice has been most useful and thankyou for all the contributions. Following your thoughts I have decided on either the Europa or a Drascombe. Two will help will help with safety, tuition and added entertainment with racing and things. Presumably sailing wise they will be like...

Sheesh - Anyone would think Ascension is the like living on South Georgia with all concern over sea and weather conditions. Ascension island is virtually equatorial weather without any storm systems, tradewind, sun and sometimes cloudy with a bit of rain 80% of the year! Any swell is very...

Was intending to try and get the boat in on road trailer (then height would probably only allow the anchor through the door) slings / packing - now becoming absurdly expensive prospect. Starting to think a couple of much smaller boats in 40ft container might be better, perhaps a couple of...

Jaguar 27 is out - too wide - not a good start!