Recent content by twinkeel

Lat week used the airbed pump to inflate two crewsaver Hammar LJs. Mine deflated slowly but SWMBO's was fine. She was worried and said, "what am I going to do if your's doesn't work ?? Comforted by that I went out and bought a new Spinlock deckvest. Left my Crewsaver ( 5 years old ) with...

Many thanks to those who made useful and sensible comments. Have a great sailing season

Late June I am headed back from Ireland to Poole Boat is 30ft, draws 4 ft and can take the ground Happy to anchor or pick up a mooring over-night Recommendations needed for best / most enjoyable places, particularly in Cornwall Prefer peace and quiet and good food / pub Also, anyone have...

I know chums with twin keel Seawolf 26's and 30's, good sailing boats though the big rig on the 30 might be a handfull for an inexperienced sailor, especially solo. You are right about the 30's rig - pays to reef early. In fact off the wind I often don't bother with the main at all - the 130%...

Having sailed my twin keel, 30 ft Seawolf up the East coast to Scotland last year I offer the following; Choose a boat you like - all the opinions here, mine included, reflect the views of people who do not know how you sail or what your preferences are. There will be some very long legs...

I managed it single handed so it can't be that bad. I had been forewarned but could not find an up tide berth so came in down tide, in reverse gear ! Lots of fenders, No damage

Arrived there last July having come up the east coast from Poole . Good welcome although their response to VHF is 'occasional'. Staff helpful. Surprising amount of tide through the Marina given that its in a small bay. Good restaurant / pub "wide mouthed frog". Limited chandlery on-site...

I would recommend Dunstaffnage Marina. Very helpful My boat is overwintering there

Probably not a great idea but I am bored by Turkey, Greece, Croatia and Italy so where are the 'emerging areas' in the med And No I do not want to have to carry an assault rifle !:)

Thinking of moving the mainsheet track to the top of the transom but access underneath is tricky at the stbd quarter The loads will be high but the layup on WOLF is pretty thick. Anyone got experience of using blind fastenings with GRP ??

The guys at Latham's yard, Turks Lane near to Parkstone YC are good

The finger-nail method works !!! Thanks for all the input Now, how do I get tiny specks of red anti-foul off the sofa before SWMBO notices ? :)

Having anti-fouled the boat on a nice sunny day I now have a pair of sunglasses with a red speckled appearance. SWMBO has already questioned my judgment when trying and failing to remove same with water - she may have a point !! So, what can I use that will not melt my sunglasses ?? The...

PSS seal Vyv, Just fitted one of these. The PSS web site http://www.shaftseal.com/en/categories/300000001 has an excellent video showing how to do it. Nice web site - Let me know if you need a static pic of my PSS installation

Recommissioning my Bukh20 and managed to shear the head off one of the machine screws which secure the impellor cover. Fortunately got the old threaded part out without too much fuss Rang Bukh at Poole this morning, called round this afternoon and came away with 4 new screws and a floating...