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I don't know if I have spelt it correct but what is the present day ruling and interpretation of the 'Traditional Riparian Rights' ? I know the local council go into a fit whenever I raise the issue with them. Anybody else made any enquiries lately ??? Cheers ! Jet M. <hr width=100% size=1>

With modern Deisel engines becoming cleaner to use and more powerful, also with the advances in electric motor technology maybe it is time for a bit of experimentation ... Both the deisel engines and motors will have a better power to weight ratio than some of their earlier equivalents ... I...

Hi, Has anybody the 'Sailing Instructions' for entering Bideford please ? Can anybody send me a JPG file of the relevant 'chart' ? The charts I have are not detailed enough. Cheers ! <hr width=100% size=1>

Hi, Does anybody have any experience, costs etc., of Deisel Electric units for 10 to 12 metre long craft, and the names of any manufacturers would be a help ? Thhanks in advance ! <hr width=100% size=1>

Thanks for the reply ... The next question is ''How would you spot any potential trouble areas ? '' ... Is it as easy as looking for signs of rust on the outerskin, or are there electrical conductivity tests that can be carried out by the average bloke ? I never knew messing about with boats...

Hi, You should also look at http://www.windmill.co.uk/gps.html They have a downloadable file for the Garmin 128. It might be of some use to you. Cheers ! p.s. I bought my Power & Data cable from Maplins Electronics ... Give them a call or use their website to find out what they have !!! <hr...

I use a Garmin GPS 12 and obtained my Power & Data cable from Maplins Electronics ... Give them a call ... They can only say '' We don't do that model '' . Good Luck ! <hr width=100% size=1>

I suppose we could try bringing back the traditional 'Viking Burial' and burning of the boats ??? Just a thought ! <hr width=100% size=1>

Bridges & other stuff ! Yes ! But I don't think their Triremes were Ferro Cement or any of the ships they used to invade Britain with or else we would see the hulls stuck on the beaches of Southern England. Take your point though ! Thanks for the reply. <hr width=100% size=1>

Has anybody heard of a Boat Builder called EVERSON who built 'Classic' yachts in the 1930's ??? Any ideas about obtaining pictures or plan drawings of what they looked like ? Cheers ! <hr width=100% size=1>

What is the 'life' of a ferro cement boat ? Any ideas on that one ? Is there a 'norm' if the boat has been constructed well ? Cheers ! <hr width=100% size=1>

The CLR should also be 'roughly' under the CoP of the mainsail. That should give you an 'approx' starting point. <hr width=100% size=1>

What is the average life of a ferro cement boat ??? Is there a 'norm' ? Cheers ! <hr width=100% size=1>

I am wanting details of the Mast & Rigging Manufacturers for an IP24 Ketch. OR, the masts ,booms and rigging details and dimensions please ! Has anybody an idea of the cost of replacing the Main Mast & Boom including any rigging to support the main mast ? Thanks in advance. <hr width=100% size=1>

Let people know where you are in the UK ... What qual's / experience you have ... and time available for crewing ( The best way to gain experience ! ). <hr width=100% size=1>