Recent content by Leisure 27

You do not need to sell your boat to me . I have a really good boat which I use . All the people who are angry about my post must be the ones who do not use their boats. My friends are real sailors. Real sailors will not get upset with my post.

Robin Knox Johnson was one of the best sailors ever. He did not get to be that by not going sailing. Why would I call Robin a coward?He did more sailing in is life than just about anybody. He must be very old now so perhaps he as health issues. I am talking about people who have boats and never...

It is so sad and annoying that so many boats are never used.Rich idiots and cowards with no guts or sailing abilities are clogging up our marinas ,moorings and boat yards.While real enthusiasts and keen new comers can not get berths. Boris and his Brexit have made things much worse. If you own a...

Do not mention this to the American Maga right wing nutters or they will be setting fire to boats all across America.

Thank you for the useful answers. Angus, yours was the best. No need to buy a new sail cover. I do normally sail 2 or 3 days per month in winter but this year has been the worst winter I have ever encountered. Lesson learned I must hoist the main once a month if possible to dry and air it.

I have been sailing for over 30 years and never had this problem. I bought a new sail cover recently. I live in Plymouth, it rains a lot. This winter it rained a really lot. I went for a sail on March 18 first time since October and the sail was absolutely wet through. Gallons of water. Never...

Thanks, Sandy, If it does not float off I will try that. I will need to lie on the engine which will be red hot for ages. I will be near upside down. because it is really hard to get at. Why will it not float off when the engine stops? But worth a try. Any other suggestions please. I was hoping...

A few years ago I was leaving Dartmouth when the engine overheating siren and light came on. The lifeboat towed me in. the next day the engineer could not find anything wrong with the engine and said it was probably something blocking the engine water skin fitting which had then floated off...

I am retired. Could you tell me more

How do you get around the law that says you can only stay for 90 days and not return for 180 days. Would love to live in France. I would be grateful for any advice on this.

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Brexit

Plymouth Yacht Haven are getting rid of 50% of their livaboards. I managed to keep my berth for now. Is this happening at other marinas. How hard is it now to get a berth in uk as a livaboard.This is very worrying. Can not live in the EU now. Can not afford housing in UK.

Thank you Solent Cruiser very well said. What harm am I doing living on my boat? Due to the unbelievable greed of the housing market. Builders solicitors estate agents etc I can not afford a house. I do not know how the prices keep going up. How do young people start a family when a simple...