Recent content by Samphire

I'd say the layout is the first thing,is it what you want to live with.In terms of wear and tear,so long as it's structurally sound condition is less important as it can be reflected in price offered,and rectified later. Second hurdle is hull and rig condition,not to mention engine and expensive...

How did you guess!!!!

Having sat through 80 minutes of pure hell watching that travesty between Italy and Scotland,it was a relief to see that rugby union is still alive and well at international level,all be it not at Murrayfield.

Absolutely right,you hit the nail on the head there, Ellen is one in many million.

Re: The \'BIG\' fib 10/10 very good.

Maybe I exagurate but don't some of these super contaner ships carry more than that on each trip.While many are lost ,I imagine most eventually sink. However its cold comfort sailing at night in dirty conditions thinking to yourself as you huddle under the sprayhood,what if?

I stopped in the boatyard this afternoon for at least ten minutes watching the masts on Fisher 37 ketch bowing like a guitar string. It was extraordinary,how the bare headsail foil started the whole rig.It was moving at least 6"sideways at the lower spreaders.Now these are not exactly...

I guess if they fall off in heavy weather (which is presumably when they do fall off) and remain attached to the ship the chances of damaging the ships hull are pretty high.Much easier to let it go and hope for the best. Only risk is to a few yachties..........

Nice one................

Yes its been fascinating,she's one tough cookie.Lets hope it all continues well for her and that her luck and the boat hold out.

Re: Are Ben/Jen/Bavs really all that bad? Its been discussed at length on numerous occasions on Scuttlebutt previously,but for what its worth your points are indeed valid.However you omitted the consideration of depreciation and resale value. Also in exactly the same way as with cars or...

[ QUOTE ] Why does it have to be C Map? I use an HP PDA with a Navman Jacket running Maptech on boat and Navmans own SmartST in car. Works perfect for me and a dam site cheaper than C map. Only my opinion. Don [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like you have a good system there,must check it out.My only...

Try coming down here to SW of Ireland. We have had 20 days since 21st October with winds in excess of 44 knots! On 27/10/04 we had a gust of 89 knots,and a recently as last tuesday the 4th Jan 60 knots.

Any electronics /computer wizards out there please. I want to purchase a device (PDA or handheld GPS) that is compatible with C-Map NT cartridges for use on the boat and also can give me Land Rover navigation for offroading. The article in this months YM on page 36 has me confused..........Seems...

When are you planning to do the trip? Not sure I'd advise this side of spring unless a settled high pressure system is established.