Recent content by ILA

Wales is a big country but I have an Avon Redcrest , I think - well it’s about 9 feet long, near Cardiff. Interested?

I’ve used topsail insurance, for multi voyages in a year as well as land based holidays. I never had to make a claim but Topsail was recommended by a delivery skipper who had known of good experiences with them

I was with N&G through the Westerly Owners Association for many years. In June 2019 my boat was written off in an accident on a Saturday morning. The emergency response was fast and reassuring and I was paid the full amount insured by the following Friday. Great service.

I had a Westerly Konsort . The new bottle wouldn’t fit nor, as we know, will it fit the Moody 31 I have now

I had a Cirrus in the late 70s and early 80s and often dried out on wooden legs in sandy harbours. the boat was vey stable, as the keel had a flat bottom which I guess was about 5 to 6 long. Used to have a fortnight dried out with young children aboard, with no worries about stability. If you...

Hello I have a SCHWING wind vane - it’s on the for sale page (page 2) but I’ll copy the ad below Used Schwing Pilot, vertical axis wind vane self steering gear. Clamps on to pulpit, so no holes needed in hull. Widely fitted to Vancouver 27, 28 and 32. Works in them up wind and down. and works...

Still available - I have arranged to show it to someone in mid January but no commitment made yet. Please pm me with your email or phone if you want to see it Thanks, ILA

Used Schwing Pilot, vertical axis wind vane self steering gear. Clamps on to pulpit, so no holes needed in hull. Widely fitted to Vancouver 27, 28 and 32. Works in them up wind and down. and works well up wind in a bilge keel Westerly Konsort. All parts complete and in good condition but a few...

Many thanks. Will send a pm, Ian

What is the manufacturer’s recommended service interval please? Is the valise undamaged and waterproof Thanks, ILA