Recent content by tony_brighton

you'll need to go through the batteries but its a case of having enough solar panels to meet your output needs (e.g. 2 x 32Watt panels should cover it). Of course it wont run at night or in low light... <hr width=100% size=1>

You can get an MMSI when you apply for the license (which you will have to do anyway). The MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Indicator) is programmed into the radio - this is not something to get wrong as the radio will possibly have to be sent back to the manufacturer to get it reprogrammed - so...

Was there a year or so ago (by car) - the only thing seemed to be the yacht club bar cos its a bit isolated. But a cab to the main action couldn't cost more than a couple of quid. <hr width=100% size=1>

We've jacked it in and are taking a year off from the rat race. Starting 1st May we intend to cross the Channel, do a bit of Brittany, cross Biscay to La Corunna and then Portugal, Gib, Med Spain, Ballearics, Corsica & Sardinia (if poss) before overwintering in Barcelona. Is there anything/place...

I think you'll find many of the Spring 25s are getting a little tired (+cramped?) by now; with £30k to spend I'd look at something either a little larger or maybe newer. Try for example the Beneteau First range - you could go upto an older Beneteau First 32 or a newer First 29. Alternatively the...

Has it been raining? What about leaking windows, stanchions etc? <hr width=100% size=1>

You can get a special liquid for this purpose - cant remember the name of it but must be available in most good chandlers. <hr width=100% size=1>

After many similar terrible experiences in Poole (and letters of complaint to the HM) we try to keep clear of all the places you mentioned. However we did venture in this weekend and slung the hook in South Deep - what a contrast! A pleasant evening was had, no noise or rafting up; you just have...

Have you tried Keypart of Volspec? They source OEM kit significantly cheaper and to same spec. Try www.volspec.co.uk or www.keypart.com/marine I've had good results from Volspec. <hr width=100% size=1>

I think you will find a broad opinion from this forum in favour of the Stripper (amongst others). I've had one on my last two boats and found them excellent. <hr width=100% size=1>

There is a reasonable probability that Pohutukawa will be heading West this weekend - if we get as far Weymouth it would be nice to say hello! <hr width=100% size=1>

If you go down that route - CFS will mail order (from the Internet) all the glassing supplies you need + offer helpful advice and guidance. <hr width=100% size=1>

Nige - sail safe? Remind me of that story about getting towed off Ryde Sands by the RNLI..... <hr width=100% size=1>

You'll also find a lot of charter companies there already - all the big ones (Sunsail, The Moorings) have huge flotillas - so the competition might be tough. <hr width=100% size=1>

Yes - I can recommend Windward. If you can a complete crew together you could also do a deal for a boat for the whole campaign (qualifiers + the race). <hr width=100% size=1>