Recent content by tarik

Good evening fellow sailors, I have an Atlanta31 Ketch, MS, which has a Ford Transit diesel engine fitted. It has always been reliable, but it now has some major issues which my engineer has said that it will have to be taken out. I would very much value some advice as to how to take...

Have recently bought a small yacht where the previous owner covered the whole of the cabin sides in loop pile carpet it is a close smooth finish. It looks very tatty. I do not want to strip it all off at the moment but want a temporary solution to brighten it up. One of the wags up the club...

Recently had a leaflet thru the door about the above Holiday Bond. Does anybody have any information about the scheme. Sounds a nice idea is it as good as it sounds? Appreciate any info Many thanks David

Greetings Does anybody have any info re the Robber, either as a day sailer or voyager? Many thanks for all replies. David

Greetings, Next weekend I'm lifting the Centaur out for a couple of weeks for some tlc. The hull which is/was dark green is in need of some serious polishing to try and bring it back to its former glory. I would very much appreciate some advice as to the best products and method to...

Evening all, I have bitten the bullet and taken the internal Petter engine out as I want to use the space, I want to fit an outboard motor, I don't intend to do much motoring but will use it mostly for going in and out of the harbour. What does the team think would be the most suitable...

Hi Has anybody tried this Australian hot water system? Sounds useful, Saw it on ebay £138.00 plus postage (£94.0). David A hot shower wherever, whenever That’s how simple Joolca HOTTAP makes it. No need for a power connection. No need for a plumber. No inbuilt proprietary battery...

Good afternoon, I am toying with the idea of taking my Westerly yacht down to the south of France via the canals next spring, she has a 9HP outboard motor. Would anybody know the range of these engines before having to re-fuel? Many thanks David

Thanks for your replies. I should have said that I'll be sailing my Centaur. David

Greetings I want to sail up the Thames in the Spring, how far can I get without having to take the mast down? Many thanks David

Hi Phil, I was 59-61. Went to Blue Star but failed eyesight test prior to Second Mate Cert. Came ashore. Now retired but still very much into sailing. Send email to me at burcotelegal@talk21.com if you wish to catch up. best wishes David

Hi Mike Pse send your details to my email - burcotelegal@talk21.com and I will call you when convenient to you. regards David

Evening all, Are there any ex HMS Conway cadets out there - circa 1960? Envious Worcester chaps needn't apply !! David ( Maintop)

Evening all, Whilst the mast is down at present I thought I would take the opportunity of replacing the combined masthead bulb with a LED, I really want to achieve increased range. What does the team think? Any tips pse . many thanks for all replies. David

Many thanks to all of you who replied to my earlier message re Tablets. I have taken the plunge and bought a 10" iRulu tablet. It has GPS fitted and a whole load of other stuff which I will never want to access. I intend to load as much navigation data as possible - charts etc. I know that...