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I was told by a sail-maker that late summer/early autumn is a good time. Spring and early summer is busy getting ready for the season and maintaining all the racers - by late summer things have gone quiet. After the Soton boat show a lot of the sail makers are full-steam ahead to meet the new...

If you go to the Channel Islands or the Scillies, you will see a lot of Bombards, not many XMs or Wetlines... <hr width=100% size=1>

I bought a Bombard AX3 2.6m with inflatable floor and keel about 4 yrs ago. It has had quite a lot of use but still looks like new - very pleased with it. Bombard is the Zodiac cheap range, and I'm told it uses the same quality of materials. The inflatable floor and keel adds about £150 to...

I used to use a 4hp Evinrude longshaft on a 2.6m inflatable (with a solid transom) and on a 9ft fibreglass tender. I had no problems regarding the shaft length. <hr width=100% size=1>

Indeed. However, at least three manufacturers make these things so someone must use them. Before I first used a flexible water tank I was pretty sceptical about their durability too - but I'm totally won over to them now. I don't want to dismiss flexible tanks for diesel without some actual...

My problem is that I have to fit any tank through a difficult openning to get it into place. The biggest rigid tank which I can get through the openning (of any shape) is about half the size of a flexible which would occupy the same space. I would much rather use a rigid tank but if I do - it...

The problem with any rigid tank is I can't fit it into this awkward space - which is why I am considering using a flexible one. What I would like to know is if anyone has any experience with flexible diesel tanks. Thanks - Joe <hr width=100% size=1>

Does anyone have any experience of buying/using/owning flexible diesel tanks. I am considering fitting one to my Beneteau First 305 to replace the exisitng 25L stainless tank. It is in an awkward place and a flexible tank would allow me to install a much bigger volume than a (slightly) larger...