Recent content by TSB240

I can't see the op ever shipping enough precharged electrical capacity from his car to moored boat for a safe day sail on The Strait. We initially sailed a lightweight 24 foot lift keeler here with an outboard in the well. I strated with 6hp ob but soon had to upgrade to a 9.8 in order to have...

Are you not connecting two "talkers" or outputs to one " listener" the plotter input? Is the yakka a listener?

Below is a link to a closed (not public) Facebook group post re above. The FB group Sailing and Cruising Wales has plenty of up to date info and many more contributors from North Wales than on YBW forum! Bei Facebook anmelden

East Side of Puffin Island is navigable with a shallow draft boat at almost any state of tide. Minimum depths about 4.5 m. The anchorage on the side of the island is deep water close to and offers good protection if you have a North Westerly wind. This can be very welcoming for a break...

As a junior international in a single scull I could average about 1.5 minutes over 500 metres during training sessions of 10 runs with a 2 minute recovery period between. I reckon that's about 10knots or more. Not bad for single man power or about 0.5 hp! No chance of extending range beyond...

The marina has been purchased from the receiver by an interesting and enthusiastic group. The whole community both boating and local can finally get on with repairing the neglect to the infrastructure done by the previous owner. Ambitious heritage plans for North Wales harbour will require...

If you are planning on being Conwy or Menai based make sure you buy one with a strong engine as you can't depend on their sailing ability to get you out of a tricky situation. Keep the prop and bottom clean. 4knots WOT or less could mean an inevitable backwards trip under the bridge by the...

Have a thought for the best training ground in the UK as defined by Lord Nelson. North Wales Power and Sail | RYA Certified | Est 2001 Plas Menai also offer winter sailing courses.

This type of heavy sports cruiser boat was probably underpowered with a 250 hp mercruiser inboard as originally fitted. The boats transom stern is totally unsuited for safely mounting outboards of any size to give the same performance. It will be and remain a displacement boat and unlikely to...

I can't guess!

I am in the process of replacing 24 year old bonded in acrylic windows. None of these are in hull but it was an optional extra. None need replacing due to water leaks. UV degradation not mechanical cracks have reduced the clarity to an undesirable but not unsafe over. I have researched the...

Boat now in Dickies shed after breaking loose from Rowen Bay mooring in storm Noa last April. Should be good as new by next year! Marina in administration but still in full operation. Some good news of new ownership is expected by end of month. I understand that they are local, sympathetic to...

Our boat was based in a very low salinity dock and fitted with aluminum anodes except for the bow thruster. (None available) No problems encounterred.

I use a second hand teletonika rut950 with added external antenna box into which it fits. Option to power either direct with 12 v lead or by POE. Currently I don't have it permanently mounted but can run it up the mast on a spare haliard. Total cost about £140. Very happy with performance and...

I wouldn't let anyone near a teak deck with a pressure washer. The dirt in teak collects mainly in the softer wood of your teak. If you use a pressure washer to remove this dirt you will most likely remove significant amounts of softer teak. This leaves a horrible ridged deck and promotes...