Recent content by Laysula

If we're staying out overnight I give the marina a call on the radio as I leave. Doubles up as a radio check as well.

18 bus to Brixham and then a 12 to Torquay.

And the Sun doesn't go up and down. :)

30 years ago my mates boat sank when he used plastic padding marine filler. Upon reading the info sheet afterwards it did say "Not suitable for below the waterline" Be very carefull what you use and read the data sheet.

Just had mine exchanged at Hammer and nails in Brixham for £24.50

Is your fuel tank breather clear? Try it out with the filler cap removed.

On my last boatI replaced the cracked perspex washboard with a polycarbonate one. I made it myself by buying a sheet of polycarbonate and cutting it out with a jigsaw. Polished the edges using a file and then wet and dry, making sure to keep the protective covering on until you have finished. If...

Royal blue followed by dark blue works for me.

I race every week through the winter and twice a week in summer. We try hard but know we can't beat the stripped out boats with their fancy sails, but it's good fun, sharpens the skills up and for me certainly it's two hours of concentration to forget all my troubles. Followed by a couple of...

Every twenty minute job is just one broken bolt away from a three day nightmare. :(

I have had CAV filters on all my yachts since 1993. Never had a problem with them, Two years ago I got diesel bug and so cleared everything out, I also replaced the CAV with a Racor 500 type as people kept saying how good they were. I was amazed at how much cleaner and easier it has now become...

Dreadful stuff. Post it to me and I'll dispose of it for you. :)

"Muggi" Marvellous bit of kit for bringing cuppas up from the galley to the cockpit. Er indoors laughed when she saw it but wouldn't be without one now. Only paid a tenner when I bought ours.

And how do you know that they haven't bought all their stuff in from China?

Best not to do it when you're afloat though. :)