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Scuttling would be easy on a boat that size. Just cut the hose on the smallest seacock in each hull. It will be a slow death, but death...

I interpret your 100% claim, as probable as it likely will get with current technology, trained and competent people. Which is still...

Great post, thanks.

All my sailing is solo multi day. Wait till I'm tired enough then 30 minute cycle of check everything go below and place my phone next...

I'll risk an answer, of sorts. In 17 years voyaging I only entered Biscay once, and that was to inspect for damage after striking a...

I have never met a skipper worthy of the name that delays action on something like a dodgy harness attachment point.

I’m not considering the process for Volvo 70 - I am very unlikely to skipper one and be responsible for the crew. I am however...

That’s interesting in a concerning way. I wonder if they would fair better strapped atop a danbuoy in a MOB situation?

Thank you. I know full well that my chain is heavier than is needful, but I doubt if I could locate an 8 mm gypsy for my equally ancient...

Have you consider asking on the Bavaria owners website ? Captain trolleys still exists I think but it might be an inherent design issue...

We keep it boat on a mooring so lift the anchor on/off the bow roller every sail - the technique I find the easiest is to hook the...

Ach, unwrap the package when you pick it up, discard the tracker and bish Banda bing - its party time! 😀 [just in case you don’t get...

My parents had a Vega when I was a teenager, my memories were of a very sturdy, safe feeling boat, particularly remember being in the...

Precision sails seem to sponsor a lot of you YouTube channels and - as far as I can tell from the telly, their sails look OK. Possibly...