Recent content by ninjod

When I had my trimaran shipped from South Africa back to the UK I used a SA company called pronto for everything down their and for the booking of the container slot. I then used Peters and May to handle all the import and logistics at this end. Peters and May will do the whole thing if required

I respectfully suggest you and the wife join an established race boat/crew. People are always looking for crew when racing. Check at your local clubs for notices. This way you'll get a sense of what it is all about and what you might need to change on your own boat to ensure happy safe racing.

I swim there a lot and have found the fishermen to be friendly and engaging, especially when clambering out of the water after a long swim. Could it be you ?

As requested: Moored at the top of the Deben. Floats in 50cm of water. Dries out without falling over. Multihulls make great east coast boats. Oh, and then there’s the speed.

Mine is just under 28ft wide. I’ve had no problems so far..

I do not know much about the capabilities of the Seamaster 30 but the easiest route is only 73nm ish long. At 5.5 knots your total trip time is a smidge over 13 hours. If your worried about crab pots and mermaids steer clear of them and go straight to where you’ve got to be.

Movement at the top of the Deben. I have to say it makes me happy to see.

WEST SYSTEM Epoxy - Marine Grade Resins & Hardeners contact these guys, send them pics of what you are wanting to fix. They will tell you which of their products is suitable. I’m guessing G flex

Clear / clean it right back and then, assuming nothing scary is found, use a hull keel fairing compound.

I spent a weekend in Queenborough last year. The team that ran the trot boat service and allocated berthing were all 1st class however the fairly constant stream of jet skis along with a sprinkling of personal hovercrafts, all of which were travelling well beyond the speed limit, were enough to...

I think he’ll be ahead of that. On AIS he’s doing a smidge under 11 knots and is just off East Tillbury. Looking like he’s gonna do this in sub 32 days. Multihulls just rock.

I would like to join you in thanking those involved in the organizing. The Nore holds a special place for me, it was the first race I did as a very young man when my father loaned me his Centaur and, it is now the first race I’ve completed (with my father) in my new trimaran. As for declining...

Arome and Arpege always seem the closest to actual in my experience

Southern Ropes

My British flagged Trimaran is insured by Generali and includes cover for the med