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This was purchased from Jimmy Green and never fitted. My understanding is that it will fit Lofrans Kobra / Cayman / Tigres / Royal Windlasses. Marked as 010 P30 - 3/8 HT. Jimmy Green selling at Lofrans Replacement Gypsy Price delivered to Mainland UK £150. Other delivery possible, please ask...

PM message on its way. Cheers

Hello I just happened upon this old post... I have Francis 400 manual if you would like a pdf version PM me. Mine is currently in bits having locked up at the start of last season. Hand hauled for a few months but it tended to limited the depth I wanted to park in so have managed to open her...

Par-Max 3 40psi Automatic Water Pressure Pump Ref 31600-7092 12v 13.2 litres per minute 2.8 bar £50 includes mainland UK delivery. Sorry, if you live in Highlands or Islands or anywhere the cheap carriers either refuse or surcharge there will be an extra wee bit to add. Please advise your...

My mistake, yes Ellen's was solo, I miss recalled her attempt which dismasted (Kingfisher 2, ex Orange cat) was an attempt not within JV participation. Cheers

There is no official event organiser for the Jules Verne so no controlling body to be required to accept a risk/responsibility or potential cost of any rescue as is the case with the VG. To enter the JV a sizable fee is paid to an association (possibly still under Olivier de Kersauson's...

I have a Francis windlass, uncertain if a 400 or 800 as it seems to have some aspects of both and there is documentation for both on the boat; but I have a PDF of the 800 manual – PM me with email if interested. Visually the 800 looks like our windlass but it does not have the two speed...

Sold thank you.

Spinlock SUA Mini-Jammer https://www.spinlock.co.uk/en/categories/cleats-1/product_groups/sua-mini-jammer Unused. Some storage dust. £25.00 posted to UK address. Cheers

Skye Sailing Club - Development Officer The charity, Skye Sailing Club, is seeking to appoint a Club Development Officer to take it through the next stage of the club’s development project. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a growing club in one of the most beautiful boating...

Re: Storm jib 5.88m Luff. PM sent

Hi There is a series of races being promoted in Scotland that features events run by a number of West Highland sailing clubs (Oban, Skye, Plockton, Gairloch, etc.). The first race is this Friday (5th) from Oban to Glencoe and the next is an overnight race on the midsummer Friday (19th) from...

Hi. I am searching for a 10mm gypsy to replace a worn example on a Francis 800 windlass. If not a direct replacement then I can adapt with a bush or a bore out if the shaft is too small. Waiting in hope...

Hi. I see there has been no response to this thread. Is the gypsy still available? If it is can you tell me if it has a keyway for the shaft and what size the shaft hole is... I do not have an Anchorman but an old SL windlass with a problematic gypsy so wondering if yours might fit. Thanks

Jeff Could you tell me a bit more about your Taylors heater please. Thanks Ian