Recent content by orion50

I think the 30 year old bit is too rigid. Some boats older than that will have been re-engined, loads of new gear installed, possibly new sails. This input from the previous owner will never be fully reflected in the asking price. Some older boats show their age in terms of interior design...

This search is making me and my new to me boat feel old!! Got on to Cardiff MCA, who asked me the Official Number and when they inputted that into their computer thay informed me that that number has lapsed and that they do not hold records of that vintage (1979-1980?). they asked if i knew the...

Hello, I recently acquired a old yacht which has spent several years in the south of england. There is a wooden plaque in the cabin with the following inscription ON 123456 RT 11 01/100 Am I correct in thinking this relates to the UK Registry of Shipping? If so can I obtain any information on...

It is, or should be a straightforward job. No special tools required. I replaced mine no bother.

All of the hassle seems to be with the small hand pumps that leak oil everywhere. I bought a Pela which is possibly what you mean by a large ppurpose built item? It does what it is supposed to do and then it goes ashore again. No spills no hassle. Six years on, I still consider it one of the...

Some blurb on the above Standard Horizon Introduces Industry 1st Fixed Mount VHF with BUILT-IN GPS! Thursday, December 15, 2011 The New GX1700 makes DSC easy. With an internal 12 Channel GPS built into the front panel, there is no need to hassle with wiring the radio to a GPS for DSC. Out of...

do you have a cockpit VHF speaker? If you do that could be a possibility. If not that might be more of a sailing priority. Have a nice day!

Thanks folks!

the garmin Chartplotter GPSmap 551 seems to be reasonably priced (£440) and comes with what is described as a built-in, satellite-enhanced basemap preloaded with marine charts for the U.K. and Ireland. The blurb then goes on to say it also accepts Bluechart vision cards for added features...

The pic is a fake. Same two guys at two different props???

The OP was inquiring as to their accuracy? How accurate are they?

What evidence of a leak are you seeing?

-1 Wet blanket award.

Tidal stream is a huge consideration. As you are forward planning for next summer, aim to identidy a number of slots where weather and tides might be favourable. A current almanac will have tidal stram data for both neaps and springs.

Bits on boat break - that is a fact of life. As you are a novice i suggest that you learn basic boat maintenance skills, particularly in relation to your inboard engine. I consider that essential preparation. To set off wherever, without those skills is foolhardy in my opinion irrespective of...