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steel bilge keels sinking into mud Thanks again to all respondents. I will probably go for the plate on base of keels. It struck me that the keels reach out at an angle from the hull and are also not on the same level as the long keel which means I may also have to extend the keels outward...

Steel bilge keels sinking into mud Many thanks to all who replied and especially for the pix. I guess it's a matter of sucking it and seeing what works.

Steel keels sinking into mud Many thanks Bosun, It does seem to be taking a while.

Hi, can someone out there advise me re: my colvic has steel bilge keels fitted and these do well on firm sand/mud and rocky bottoms but they sink into the mud where I am currently moored (fore and aft ground tackle). This did not occur instantly but after a few days after i brought her round...

Thankyou sbc, that is correct, but there was a statement to the effect that the boat would recover with little more than cosmetic filling. The most recent survey opined that the damage should have been identifiable at the initial survey. I believe I will pursue the matter. many thanks for your...

THANKS TO ALL RESPONDENTS. I CONSIDER THIS NOW CLOSED UNLESS SOMEONECAN RECOMEND A GOOD SOLICITOR (EVER HOPEFUL!)

Thanks Alan, that makes sense.

Thanks chasb and rhumlady I'll give it a go but Im sure you are right

Dear Jonathon, thanks for the suggestion, I will pursue it although I am not looking forward to a legal tussle.

Hi, do you have any lifejackets left. My mate bought some from you recently.

Hi, I would be grateful for some advice re the following. last year I bought a boat following a survey which indicated mostly cosmetic damage, but did not include, apparently looking at the internal woodwork . Early this year I had to have the gunnels resealed at a considerable cost and would...

Hi, anybody got a spinner for a WASP trailing log. I have the log body and rail mounting but have no idea what size of spinner or length of cable is required. Thanks.

Sorry to hear that, While I don't buy a lot of stuff that way so far it has all been safe. Using Pay pal is safest method, I believe. I found the prices of said item varied quite considerably, I saved around £30+ on that item. Happy New Year when it comes.

Try an Uniden Atlantis 250 from e-bay around £60-70. I bought one after I used my pal's . Mine came with chargeable battery, alkaline battery case, belt clip, holder and dc chargers. Excellent piece of kit.

Hi, I bought a 28.5 ft Colvic Watson with aft cabin last year and brought her over from N. Ireland to the Clyde. We motored all the way at 6 knots and it was a comfortable journey with stopovers at Raithlin Island and Lamlash. This year we sailed her in the Clyde, Loch Long and Lochgilphead and...