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Yes, luff tape diameter is as important as luff length. OP - As I said in #9 there are upholsterers around who do sail repairs and are...

Hence the expression 'The world has all gone pear shaped' 🤔🤭

Mils, not to be confused with Mills (grenades)

You beat me to it, I was also going to throw Mils into the discussion See Mils vs Degrees what's the difference I think it's a good read.

A new luff tape isn't too expensive to get replaced. Look for an upholst that does sail repairs and is not VAT registered,such as Lake...

3 miles is more than adequate unless they (or you) are doing 30 knots! 😁

Yes, same here, I have my AIS antenna at the top of my mizzen. I did a range test when crossing Biscay and could see ships following the...

Sorry Sandy, I had a dyslexic moment and read doesn't! 🤭 Ships certainly take note of us little fellows on AIS, but sometimes need a...

That tank connector just above the prop looks a bit iffy!

Where do you get that from?

Hold finger on image then select 'search with google lens'

As in #2, fit as much as you can. You don't mention a fridge, so that's quite a saving. Put in a twin output regulator to dual charge...

I would start with a talc circle around the bilge, this should give you a direction pointer as to where to start looking, unless it is...

If you don't protect the lines you have two chafed lines when you return in the future 😊

No. Have you identified what the line was rubbing against to cause the chafe?