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    Refueler replied to the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht?.
    There are some bad and some very good examples ... like anything else. Maybe look at some of the other suggestions ?? Same age of boat...
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    Refueler replied to the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht?.
    I own a series of boats ranging from 5m up to 11.5m ..... The main two are a 25ft Motor Sailer with Bilge Keels. The other a 38ft...
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    Refueler replied to the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht?.
    Not arguing that point ... and is WHY I advocate a boat that can duck into any bolt-hole to avoid the worst slogs ... Some years ago -...
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    Refueler replied to the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht?.
    My reply was a direct reply to you - not to OP .... you say its not possible to stand a stub keel boat - but in fact it is. If I had...
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    Refueler replied to the thread FUEL filter change.
    I agree that filtering is not a bad idea - but its not an answer on its own. Treatment with Enzyme based Additive ... let it do its...
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    OK ... you can try direct charging the dead cell at about 4V / max 2A .. to try and revive it to about 3.3V .... then you change and...
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    Refueler replied to the thread Clevis pins substitute?.
    Why not replace with a 3 point block with rope system - then you have adjustable backistay and the fitting you want6 to change is...
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    Refueler replied to the thread FUEL filter change.
    Fine but it does nothing to eradicate bug infestation. Live bug will pass through your filters ... its a Micro-Organism .... only when...
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    Refueler replied to the thread FUEL filter change.
    I have no answer to that ... I'm in the Oil biz and I do not understand it either. BUT the non enzyme additives prevent the...
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    I have always had good service with Banggood and any complaints / failures - they were good - all you have to remember is that english...
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    Refueler replied to the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht?.
    Thank you .. exactly my point ... The OP is looking for a boat to do a circum ... he's not looking for speed and beating to windward...
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    Refueler reacted to matt1's post in the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht? with Like Like.
    Another vote for a twin keeler, preferably a Hunter or later Westerly, Moody or Sadler all of which would sail well. In the size...
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    Refueler replied to the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht?.
    Wrong .. such as Snapdragon and other stub / lift keel boats - the stub extended back and had prop shaft exit at atft end. Various...
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    Refueler replied to the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht?.
    I'm trying to stay 'practical' ... within 'budget' ... imagining all the ups and downs of such an undertaking .. the likely need because...
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    Refueler replied to the thread UK circum capable <27ft yacht?.
    Are you saying that the criteria for a Bilge Keel has changed so BK is no longer a viable option .... sorry T .. but that's so wrong...
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