Recent content by lyina

If singlehanders can't get insurance,how do they get on entering foreign marinas,ports etc, as I presume they would require some form of insurance?

[ As if things weren't bad enough, wasn't there some suggestion that Tetley had to press his boat harder when he found DC on his tail? Yes, Tetly would probably have made it all the way without the extra stress he put on his boat trying to 'outrun' DC. Haven't got to grips with this quote...

The main cost of the average house in the UK is in the 'land', not the 'bricks and mortar'. Have just sold my 'bricks and mortar' to liveaboard and chill-out, just like Captainslarty.

2stroke is oil and 'Cats' hate oil. They can even get ruined with unburnt petrol, so if your car doesn't fire up and you keep turning the engine over it could be the end of your 'Cat'. Unless you've run out of petrol that is. Another good reason not to push start a 'Cat' car. Also once read...

Don't poo over the pushpit if you've got a tender behind.

No personal experience to go on, but looking through some old mags some names that come recommended are : All of those mentioned above plus Kingfisher 20 Galion 22 Striker 22 Golif Jouet 22 Westerly Jouster 21 if you google these names you should find more info, but I would think that most of...

Hi You need to give more information, such as your experience size of boat you're thinking of where you intend to sail what £££s can you afford future expectations etc etc

I have the greatest respect for the 'Jesters' and may even enter myself , but I don't think the event has enough Kudos to attract big sponsers. It is what it is because it of the type of people that enter it. If the 'wrong' type enter with sponsorship and win, they will look like bullies. If...

I did hear on the radio only a few months ago that an higher than average rate of Parkinsons was found in Farmers exposed to Pesticides and by Boaters who had removed Antifoul. No exposure figures were given,but no doubt further 'Googling' will reveal all .

Would I be right in thinking that a steel vessel would 'show up' better than Wood or GRP ?

Being Seen What about a chaff type flare for emergencies, could be used from a life-raft as well to attract a rescue !?

You can buy a heat mat used for protection while soldering copper fittings from your local DIY shop. They are only about 10"x10" .

Also inner tubes could be used as emergency/temporary measure to reduce cockpit volume and increase buoyancy.

I have thought about using inner tubes (available in loads of sizes and cheap ) which could be fixed on bulk-heads or inside cupboards etc, and attached via soft pipework to a cylinder.