Recent content by miko

You could have a look at the Fit PC. Low power consumption and can take 12v. The industrial version Fit-PC2i can operate 0 - 70 deg c with an SSD. Prices from about £300. I don't have a link, but I am sure google will help.

Can something be done to be done to encourage/diversify exhibitors. I am not sure how much can be done about pricing of stands by the organisers cut cost must be an issue. Does the boat show need to be 10 days long? Most of the big boat shows in the USA are 5 days. A shorter show would reduce...

Yep, I am using BSB4 plugin successfully as well.

I got mine from: http://www.megavanmats.com/liningcarpet.htm. I removed the old headlining to use as templates, scraped off the remaining foam/glue (horrible job) and fixed the carpet direct to the fiberglass.

I have successfully used campervan lining carpet with spray adhesive. It is quite stretchy so you can get a good fit on moderately curved surfaces. Cost was just under £8 sq/m. Good ventilation essential!!

Does anyone know if there is a schedule of arrival for the visiting tall ships?

I sent my RD68 to Echomaster Marine in 2007 where it cost £10.00 plus freight and VAT charges.

Funny that the Anglian Prince is helping with the recovery, two days after it was announced that the MCA tugs will be scrapped. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11606046

What % brokerage fee?

Vancouver 27 or 28 would be on my list.

Much of what you have said are very true given the assumption that you want to live in a marina. The good thing about smaller boats is that you can keep your Centaur etc on a drying mooring for less than the price of a weeks charter and go sailing whenever you want. I am sure that for some...

I have sailed in one of these in a F6/7 and found that the boat was comfortable and always felt safe. I think Maurice Griffiths designed the hull, which is the same as the Barbican 33, but cant imagine he had much to do with the coachroof.

If you only plan to use the battery for the tiller pilot than the setup would comprise of a battery, a circuit of appropriately sized cable between the TP socket and the battery with a switch/fuse in between. I would think a leisure type battery would be better than a standard car battery. Size...

Thank you very much for all your replies.

I would like to restore some rather weatherbeaten wood (handrails, tiller, rubbing strake) which I think is iroko. Can anyone advise a suitable varnish or preparation as I understand not all varnishes will work well with iroko.