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Have been using a Tiller Clutch for the last 4 years. Wouldn't be without it.

The "Isles of Wight" as viewed from the Looe Channel

Does it have option for external tank?

Mandarin331 You'll be having a great season exploring the boat and all the skinny bits of water.

I agree with Arcady re mast raising. Lowering can easily be done on both masts single handed. The main is not heavy just unwieldy to move around as it needs to be moved forwards from its pivot point for trailing. Bought new sails last year which really cheered up the speed and pointing...

Realistic weights for either the Liberty 23 or the Minstrel will make it hard to keep under your 1600kg road limit for towing. The Liberty 22 is circa 150kg lighter and if you go with a light single axle trailer and remove outboard and anchor you should be able to achieve that...it will be tight...

For me one of the regular sailing pleasures happens after we've got ourselves aboard, motored from our drying mooring and grab a vacant mooring or drop the hook to get stores, tender any anything else put away and ready to sail . The next moment is that of joy as the anticipation of the...

alan_d I take it you can then download/print said Certificate? Only asking as it is on my 'to do ' list before the new year.

The little black discs are neoprene. 2mm thick You can buy an A4 sheet of it for very little money either at Hobby Craft or a well known auction site.

Portable Mini Camping Heater For Gas Stove Outdoor Cooking Cooker Grill Burner | eBay Works well in our Liberty 22. We have also improved the insulation in the boat so a half hour warm up is often enough

We converted to Origo + Omnia about 5 years ago having been gas users for decades. Our bioethanol (which we dilute 10% with water) usage is about 5 to 6 litres/season with mostly 2 aboard. Soot residue is minimal. We occasionally use a stove mounted heater on top at the beginning and end of...

Red Fox 200T

Minstrel reviews 2000/2003 and sales brochure « Keep Turning Left Covers both Liberty and Minstrel

Tom Skillen PM sent

I know a couple of Minstel/Liberty owners have changed to vertical lift rudders. The owners association newsletters have details I believe?