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As an ex-club diver who also dived on a part time commercial basis I understand where you are coming from, and agree that for anyone...

Yes, I used to do that but then found an easier solution. If you are in a berth with mains power and water tap use a pressure washer. I...

It may well work. Some time back there was a thread on DIY surface supply diving gear. I think they were using a pool aeration pump. I...

You may be thinking of the dipping lug. Lower the sail, pass the yard and sail around the mast, hoist the sail on the new tack. It can...

As a total failure does not look imminent start with the easiest possible solution. I would repeat my suggestion of filling the worn...

I'd contact Coppercoat, I've found them very helpful in the past.

As overtaking boats they still have to keep clear no matter how you are propelled.

I am not sure if this answers your question, but when diving on our anchor I have consistently observed that if the wind is below about...

We have never set an anchor alarm. When we have squalls above 30kts, I tend to wake up. I will go into the cockpit and do a check on who...

Its a toggle, essential as it allows for the sideways movement of the forestay.

Yes, stainless steel items are fitted to alloy masts, however they use a plastic backing on larger items and an insulation paste for...

Fair point, most TPs only sail twice a year, and I doubt they notice Dragonflys normally. We just enjoy and use the performance. We...

Dragonfly 40 taken at dawn from the 920 cockpit. Paddleboard at the ready on deck.

Er, you’re missing something. We increase in length about a metre,3ft when folded. The difference is proportionately less on newer...

Good in theory. Depending on the grade of alloy that risks electrolytic corrosion of the alloy. I have seen ss bolts tapped in alloy...