What boaty threads/questions do you not see any more?

[LittleSister]

Is there any truth in the claims that new generation anchors are the bees' knees,

or are Bruces and CQRs just a passing fad?

 

[Wansworth]

Boatman left black varnish on the dinghy thwart,any product that will get it off my grey slacks?

 

[James_Calvert]

Boatman left black varnish on the dinghy thwart,any product that will get it off my grey slacks?

Grey flannels were my father's generation's equivalent to our jeans.

 

[WoodyP]

Should I be referred to as the Captain or Master when wearing my Breton cap and reefer jacket. Other terms may apply.

 

[Bobc]

Is anyone here on the pile moorings at Campers?

 

[Biggles Wader]

Will I get a better marina berth if I fly a blue ensign?

 

[Porthandbuoy]

Do you think roller reefing headsails will ever catch on?

 

[Habebty]

Should I use rum or brandy to pickle my Admiral?

 

[Poignard]

My galley is not going as fast as I would like and I notice my slaves are not tired at the end of the day.

Do the forum experts think I should get longer oars?

 

[mrming]

Best hide for coracle skin?

Does Buffalo or Horse hold tar better?

Would prefer answers from posters experienced with British coracles only.

NO posts on why I should get a German piroge instead. I have heard stories of the bottom of the dug out section falling off those.

 

[Malabarista]

Why is that log floating?

 

[justanothersailboat]

Are the Frisian islands a suitable place for young sailing chaps to engage in a spot of patriotically-minded inquisitiveness in late autumn?

 

[AntarcticPilot]

When provisions run out on a long voyage, what is the accepted way to decide who gets eaten first?

 

[Elessar]

Do I have to fly Q when returning from France? (Oops!)

What’s the best brand of yellow welly?

Can you really trust an inflatable life jacket?

Are you going to Earl’s Court boat show?

Do you have a Stowe trailing log?

What does the x6 knob on my depth sounder do?

36 feet. That’s huge. Are you crazy?

 

[steveinnice]

If I use a parachute as a sail in a race and let it out on a 300metre line will I gain a 300 metre advantage as we cross the line.?
can you wash automatic lifejackets in a washing machine if so, what temp wash?

 

[steveinnice]

When provisions run out on a long voyage, what is the accepted way to decide who gets eaten first?

I'm not eating him, he's got a gammy leg !!! (Apologies to Monty Python)

 

[jimi]

How do I leebow whilst adjusting course every hour to adjust for tide whilst crossing the channel?

 

[mjcoon]

When provisions run out on a long voyage, what is the accepted way to decide who gets eaten first?

Maybe you draw entrails?

 

[ctva]

...
What’s the best brand of yellow welly?
...

Javlin of course! (I was a bit of a radical and bought the blue variety. )

 

[Poignard]

How do I prepare a sail for fothering?