Every boat should have one

[Sgeir]

Here.

 

[machurley22]

IMO this seller is a rip-off merchant (as well as a snidey b'stard) and should be avoided like the plague. I bought an almanac from him last year but when it arrived it was out of date and he wouldn't give a refund.

I also sold him a book at about the same time (even let it go although he hadn't reached the reserve) and he still hasn't paid me. Keeps saying that he's off on a world cruise and he'll attend to it on his return. I mean, how long can a world cruise take?

 

[TiggerToo]

what are they?

 

[Sgeir]

Well, he seems to have an excellent seller history. I see there's a bid in for one of the €5 grips. What's the the difference between the €5 and €10 versions?

 

[Twister_Ken]

€5, I think.

But sums were never my strong point.

 

[sarabande]

Clever but simple devices for use on both sailing and motor boats to handle unexpected strain on warps or halyards, or for stirring pies in the oven. The need for their use only becomes apparent when you are too old to be able to bend down and use them.

Unfortunately, there is no EU design-standard, so there are many sub-standard items which are offered via ebay. If they break in use, you end up rolling arse-over into the sea, allegedly.

 

[machurley22]

I think he had something to do with the management of the site at one time so has probably given himself a phony history.

 

[LittleShip]

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Never seen or heard of them, but I've only been around boats for about 25years so there is still time.............
I hope!

Tom

 

[Twister_Ken]

I find them very useful when single handing.

A bit like a photograph of Miss Kidman.

 

[sarabande]

Like hens' teeth, but once you have found a good one, you'll never lend it out.

 

[sailbadthesinner]

Re: STOP THIS THREAD

I am crying and drawing attention to myself /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[machurley22]

Right. Own up. Who created the Wiki article (copy here) and how long did it last? I see that it was deleted with the comment "clever, but nonsense." /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Rum_Pirate]

I'd love to see a picture!

 

[Twister_Ken]

Blimey, the price went up to €10 pdq. Someone must want them pdb.

 

[machurley22]

Well whoever won the auction I just hope that the seller comes through with the goods.