Recent content by paulgthomson

Hi, I'm after some Houdini (or similar) hatches. 500cm would be great - 2, or even better, 4 would be great. Condition doesn't have to be brilliant. Many thanks, Paul

Hi, I'm crafting a bow thruster on a barge and suspect a sillette saildrive I have seen installed on a dutch barge might be the answer to my prayers. If anyone has any parts for such a drive for sale, please get in touch by PM. Many thanks, Paul

Thanks both, Melody, I'll PM you right away. GF likes the idea so I just need to see if I can get a flight sorted. Paul

Hi, Apologies if this is the wrong forum to post this.. I'm on holiday until August 18th and would love to take the opportunity to learn some sailing skills. Myself and my partner have both spent a lot of time afloat as passengers (on many trips around New Zealand on family boats and on a...

wow - thanks for all the responses guys! I think you can learn a lot from the welcome you get to a new community - especially when you approach as a complete newbie. I already have some food for thought once I have got over the trauma of Xmas spending. I'll certainly keep you all informed of...

Hi, I am a complete newbie but have had a fascination for sailing for several years. After spending 5 weeks on a cargo ship crossing the Atlantic this year I have decided I would like to learn to sail and get myself a boat next year. Being based in central London, the obvious starting point is...