Recent content by RIJLudlow

I presume that the Jubilee Flag/Pennant which boats in the pageant wore, may be worn on other vessels under the command of the skipper on the big day. Am I correct? So once the boat that took part in the bash is sold, the flag can be transferred to the skipper's new boat... any thoughts? Thanks

There is an 18' (or so) old diesel-powered, wooden workboat, which on Sunday just gone was being used for leisure on the river at/about Chiswick. It is called Max. On Sunday a number of sailing boats had to take urgent action to avoid it: one failed to do so, and it was only by luck that the...

I am looking for a pair of VHF/DSC training radios...not fussed which make....will pay a fair price! Anyone?

Here's the picture: New Rodman IPS penta 500s The engine hours counters have stuck at about 40/50 hours. Well, they do count up as the passage progresses, but then revert to 40/50 hours. The port engine and s/b engines show as about 9 hours out of sync anyway!! Volvo seem to be like rabbits...

Went to give "Song and Dance" a good wash earlier in the week, but found her covered in frost, and the temp. in the marina well below freezing. It seemed to us that apart from the discomfort, it might not be a good idea to wash her with warm water. Would the gel coat suffer at all if we were to...

Can anyone explain the use / purpose of the scale on the rear of the Portland Calculator.....I must be having a senior moment/ hour. Thanks

Re: \"Local knowledge endorsement\" Many thanks...been looking for this all day!!

\"Local knowledge endorsement\" Can anyone please point me to the rules regarding the "local knowledge endorsement" under (I think), the Boatmaster Rules? eg what is the syllabus? What experience do you need? Apparently I need such an endorsement on my Yachtmaster (Comm End) ticket to take...

I have been sent some Polycor gelcoat to do a repair, but no catalyst. The gelcoat is Polycor 2sc npg (or so it says!). Can anyone suggest a suitable catalyst to use, please?

Does anyone know a rule of thumb for determining the minimum breaking strain for mooring lines for a given boat weight/size?

I have been asked to pick some people up from central London (by 44' motor boat). Any suggestions as to a jetty/pontoon I could use, please?

We collected our brand new Muse 44 from Hamble a month ago. Stopped in Eastbourne to see some friends. A nice empty berth. Off to the pub..back about 45 mins later, and a Dutch sailing boat moored next to us...thought it odd they wouldn't exactly meet our eyes (my wife particularly perceptive...

"Song and Dance" will be cat 2 coded

WE are expecting delivery of a brand new Rodman Muse 44 in about 3 weeks. She'll be coded for 10 passengers. See www.swanningabout.co.uk Seems to me a referal network might be very useful.

Sorry I started all this now!! But I guess the upshot of all this is none of us knows for certain! Ho hum!