Recent content by GNS

Separately and together the Smeetons led remarkable lives in a world that already seems rather distant. The biography is very nicely written by Clark who was Smeeton's Godson. Clark himself is also interesting. He took a yacht from Murmansk to the Black Sea after the iron curtain came down...

Very interesting to see. If you have not come across it, I would highly recommend 'High Endeavours', Miles Clark's biography of Miles and Beryl Smeeton.

My excellent Dubarrys were no longer watertight after 15 years. When earlier this year the soles detached, I couldn't bring myself to spend the necessary on a new pair, esp. when I could buy Orca Bays for something like £100+ less. So far the OBs seem as good.

Yanmar 3YM30 engine and shaft drive gearbox for parts, ideally as a whole. In commission until catastrophic internal failure last month - exact nature not yet determined. New in 2006 and in my ownership since 2012 during which time it has been lightly used and professionally maintained and...

Apologies JA, I made a hash of posting, please ignore my reply. Isn't the trade off between self draining and depth of cockpit, especially on smaller yachts? I used to have a deep cockpit which drained to the bilge which felt secure in tough conditions and drained the weight down below if...

Sorry to be a nuisance Mike. It looks as though I've not used the forums sufficiently to be allowed to send a PM. Would you mind sending me a PM with your number as I'd prefer to avoid broadcasting mine on the internet?

Dear Mike, Would it be possible to have a look? I could come this weekend if convenient. I'm just outside Stoke by Nayland so not far away and happy to drive up the A12/14. Yours, Giles

Not sure if this is a PM or not. May I ask please: - Did you buy it new? - Whereabouts in Suffolk are you?