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    Day Of The Whippet: another hefty brush with the Law

    Very Good, reminds me of the time I was on the a27. I over took a car, indicated, checked my mirror, indicated and went to 80 mph - I wasnt in a rush. Before you know it I was looking in my rear view mirror (again) and a car was up my asse and flashing his lights. - 4 headlights at once, very...
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    Anybody out in the Solent next week?

    OK..anyone else out!?
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    Tack Tic Wind Instruments

    I brought a tacktick wind. > perfect. One thing I do find is it takes a little while to reference the wind, but no difference to the other sets. Would buy again...without a doubt, go for it.
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    Anybody out in the Solent next week?

    All planned for yarmouth...anyone else going there? Will be overnite on the 30th
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    'Strippit' substitute?

    Re: \'Strippit\' substitute? can't help you, but what did you think of strippit? How long did it take you? > Did you use the industrial grade?
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    Anybody out in the Solent next week?

    I'll be out on the 30th ..over to iow yarmouth I reckon. NO eber :-(
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    Anchor chain - how Much you use?

    "upping 30m of 8mm to 40m on a mixed rode isn't going to make any difference to anything so focus on something that is." How did you work that out? ...?
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    Anchor chain - how Much you use?

    Iam sure it does have room, but doesnt look it..it might be because the old chain was so crap and rusted in lumps; I'll get 50m and see how I get on. thanks all.
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    Anchor chain - how Much you use?

    Yea I have plenty of rope; one of the reasons I have asked is because I dont think 40m + will fit in my anchor locker... If I could carry 60m I would, might squeze 50 in, maybe If Iam around the solent, I anchor in 2.5m - 6m, (2m draft) 30m is plenty with my delta anchor. Vitalman - Thanks for...
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    Anchor chain - how Much you use?

    Hi, Replacing my anchor chain, only have 30meters (8mm size) for a 38ft yacht; thinking of upping to 40m. Anyone see any reason why 40m (8mm size) may not be enough? Boat holds perfectly with 30m out around the solent; (so far!) cheers simon
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    Mainsail-three-quarter battens?

    Sounds like the battens are to big.....or done up to tight.
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    is a 28' too small for abow thruster

    Re: is a 28\' too small for abow thruster Way to small in my eyes, how are you mooring???
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    Garmin New Plotters 2007

    no...where?
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    Garmin New Plotters 2007

    Whats all this i hear about Garmin releasing new plotters early 2007, meant to "be so much better than raymarine". Anyone tried these yet? I do like Garmin stuff, but i find the interface so poor. S.
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    Bilge Pump Advice - Pumping where no pump can be..

    Good idea, cheap is always good.. >So how can i make this pick up from 4 different locations?
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