Recent content by Stooriefit

I have a 2007 one. Not sure what edition it is. If interested send me a pm.

Nevis768 - if you are going to speak to Ocean Safety in Greenock ask for their best price. As I recall I didn't pay as much as was originally quoted for my kit from them.

Back in September two people were rescued by the RNLI Oban lifeboat from their liferaft. The mayday boat (a fishing boat) sank near Lismore (about 10 miles from Oban). Not even remote by west coast of Scotland standards. Conditions were calm.

Nevis768, I bought my current liferaft (4 man) from Ocean Safety at Greenock (01475 729075). I found Ian there very helpful prior to the purchase and I would recommned speaking to a specialist like him even if you don't ultimately buy one from them. I guess part of your problem is being in...

A well equipped boat should have many items which hopefully never have to be used. If you ever need to step up into a life raft you'll be glad you spent the money on one. As has been said by Dunedin sailing in Scottish waters does suggest going to more remote areas. I sail there and am always...

If you are still looking I have a Habitent Mistral that I no longer use. Send me a PM for more info.

There were moorings at Blackwaterfoot - I used one a few years back. You need to be very careful on the way into them from either N or S as there are lost of shallow shelves. Very comfortable night and that was in October - visited by an otter in the morning. You might struggle to get ashore...

try a hairdryer which i've found works every time

+1 for Harken. Easy to maintain - just rinse with fresh water and occasionally some liquid soap. My last Harken lasted 30 years and did many miles including to Norway and the Baltic. I got MRS Mast and Rigging at Kip / Largs to do mine but I think you could do it yourself depending on your level...

I have a Stowe masthead wind unit and instrument head which I took off last winter when I decided to update all of my electronics / wiring. The masthead transducer was a replacement I bought from Stowe in November 2017. It was working when I had it taken off. If you are interested send me a PM.

Had a Tides Marine track fitted six years ago. Main is fully battened on 34 footer with a 33 year old mast. Great system and wouldn't be without it. Highly recommend particularly if you sail short handed.

Looking for folks recommendations for good quality AGM batteries for the house side of my sailing yacht. Physical size limited by battery compartment (350mmL x 175mmW x 190mmH) so nothing bigger than 120Ah @C20. Thinking Rolls or Leoch but no experience with either. Thanks

Great - thanks!

I have a set of Beachmaster wheels on a Zodiac. These are made in New Zealand and you get them shipped from there. Not the cheapest but great quality and totally removable leaving only 8 bolts (4 each wheel) which they slip onto. I'm very please with them. Downside they are not cheap but there...

I'd go with an battery operated (I have a 2.7m Zodiac). I made the choice of Torqeedo two years ago and wouldn't change back to 2 stroke. Advantages are : peace and quite when using; disassembles into three light weight parts so easy to hand up and down to dinghy; no issues re which way to place...