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I think the secret to making it last is to protect any vulnerable end grain from constant soakings. A relative had a Bamboo garden bench...
16 Jul 2024
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“It cost very little money”. Enjoy the use of it in the cockpit and if it fails after a couple of years, buy another. Compare this...
16 Jul 2024
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I’ve noted what seems to be a general drop in the a drop in the number of visitors berths available compared with, say, five years ago...
16 Jul 2024
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Hello veshengro Some years ago in Akzo Marina next to Preveza/Ionian I ran into an English couple on a semi classic 35 or so footer...
16 Jul 2024
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My only reason for asking about weight of anchor was for ease of handling - but you already have the appropriate size rather than...
16 Jul 2024
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I was pleasantly surprised, after arriving at 0130 and booking in saying not sure 1 or 2 nights, OK pay before you go. Stayed 2 (1 1/2)...
16 Jul 2024
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Life takes funny turns you make the most of it, I ended up living and sailing in a busy area. At home I can be under sail in 45...
16 Jul 2024
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What are the forum views of these? Trem Chain Quick Link - Galvanised Chain Link Work of devil or they are fine. I had one installed on...
16 Jul 2024
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I'm not a big fan of complicated setups. Weights and second anchors can be very useful, but when it's 3am and the boat in front of you...
16 Jul 2024
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We have 30m 7mm chain and 50m 12 line. Works extremely well for us (also on a Sadler 29).
16 Jul 2024
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Simply add another length of warp when needed. You can take the warp back to a cockpit sheet winch and do most of the work from there...
16 Jul 2024
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My 4t boat has chain backed up by 'reserve' warp in event depth is greater than usual I anchor in .. I try to anchor in relatively...
16 Jul 2024
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You don't say what size anchor and chain you have, but a 10kg anchor with 6mm chain is more than adequate. 50 or 60m all chain would be...
16 Jul 2024
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The even mid week the answer is phone on the day, well that's no frigin use when I want to order a supermarket delivery. The local...
16 Jul 2024
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4t boats no windlass 5' draft. Present set up 20m Chain and 50m warp. Which has always been suitable in anchorages in the Solent area...
16 Jul 2024
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