JumbleDuck
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Scottish red ensigns are illegal under the Merchant Shipping Act.
Yachting myth busters
- Thread starter ghostlymoron
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dombuckley
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You need to be completely self-sufficient to go east of Chichester.
Bobc
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There be dragons! AAARRRRRGH...
Fendant
Member
Tank level sensors are always reliable
sailorman
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Oh dont worry, holding tanks never get blocked
oldharry
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Colregs myths:
Power gives way to sail.
Staaaarrrrrrboooooaaaarrrrddd......
Power gives way to sail.
Staaaarrrrrrboooooaaaarrrrddd......
PhillM
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"Its wooden, so it must be easier and cheaper to repair and smarten up with the odd coat of paint."
SWIMBO just before we purchased, at that point, I believed her.
SWIMBO just before we purchased, at that point, I believed her.
Seajet
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Take it from me, that's no way to talk about SWMBO !
ghostlymoron
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GRP boats are cheaper to maintain than wooden and steel ones.
ImSteve
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A post in Practical boat owner will reach 200 reply's without a major argument taking place
laika
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"Think about it: it's using alternative energy, a simple existence being at one with the ocean and its wildlife, the rich experience of seeing distant lands and different cultures...
We'll probably encounter the odd unreconstructed reactionary old nutter but mostly it's bound to be people just like us..."
We'll probably encounter the odd unreconstructed reactionary old nutter but mostly it's bound to be people just like us..."
TSB240
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Volvo Sail drive seals must be replaced every 7 years or your boat will sink!
JumbleDuck
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The wooden hull has been sheathed in fibreglass so it's in excellent condition.
Dab
Member
I thought this was a thread about myths?
Jim@sea
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If your main engine fails the auxiliary will push you against the tidal stream.
old_salt
Active member
Of course my fenders are an invitation for you to come alongside.
Scotty_Tradewind
Active member
A few myths to try and bust or agree with!..........
Portsmouth Volunteer Harbour Patrol always do a great job and never put your boat at risk
Chichester Harbour is easy to exit in a 28footer in a SW gale on the ebb
Pool harbour entrance on a sunny August bank holiday afternoon, is a safe place for all to be
Bowthrusters are only for cissies
It’s easy and quick to tack a 150% genoa when a second forestay is in place.
Leaving a yacht in a private car park is a safe thing to do.
Walking out to your boat across the Portsmouth harbour mudflats at low springs, is a safe thing to do alone.
Women don’t make good crew.
Men are the better skippers.
Fast track Yachtmaster Offshore are all useless.
CQR anchors are useless.
Sowesters are the worst type of yachting headgear.
Portsmouth Volunteer Harbour Patrol always do a great job and never put your boat at risk
Chichester Harbour is easy to exit in a 28footer in a SW gale on the ebb
Pool harbour entrance on a sunny August bank holiday afternoon, is a safe place for all to be
Bowthrusters are only for cissies
It’s easy and quick to tack a 150% genoa when a second forestay is in place.
Leaving a yacht in a private car park is a safe thing to do.
Walking out to your boat across the Portsmouth harbour mudflats at low springs, is a safe thing to do alone.
Women don’t make good crew.
Men are the better skippers.
Fast track Yachtmaster Offshore are all useless.
CQR anchors are useless.
Sowesters are the worst type of yachting headgear.
FurryWritingDesk
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Racing skippers have a thorough understanding of what happens on the foredeck.
Robert Wilson
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"I never need to worry about my engine failing, it has never missed a beat."
Koeketiene
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Standing rigging needs to be replaced every 10 years.