pyrojames
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Most likely staying in at SYH, or possibly Haven. I'll come out in April ish I think to do keel bolts if finances permit. Central heating to be boosted in the next month or so to allow winter weekends in Hamford.
Your winter plans?
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Phoenix of Hamble
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We benefit from a tank of 140ltrs..... 
I can afford to fill that..... wouldn't want to fill one of those mentioned above!
I can afford to fill that..... wouldn't want to fill one of those mentioned above!
wingdiver
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Hi Neil
We have seen Harmony (both in and out of the water) on recent walks around Shotley. Looks good.
We looked at a Cheoy Lee 52 in France before settling on our Hans Christian.
Worst fill for us in terms of litres was in Sicily. One tank took nearly the full 800 litres. I thought we were filling the bilge with diesel! Total was way over 1000 litres. Not cheap either at around €1 plus per litre (even thought the Euro was weaker then).
Locally, we have put in as much as 700 litres at one hit but that includes all domestic diesel for heating in the winter and cooking all year (as we run the genny to power the cooker).
We have seen Harmony (both in and out of the water) on recent walks around Shotley. Looks good.
We looked at a Cheoy Lee 52 in France before settling on our Hans Christian.
Worst fill for us in terms of litres was in Sicily. One tank took nearly the full 800 litres. I thought we were filling the bilge with diesel! Total was way over 1000 litres. Not cheap either at around €1 plus per litre (even thought the Euro was weaker then).
Locally, we have put in as much as 700 litres at one hit but that includes all domestic diesel for heating in the winter and cooking all year (as we run the genny to power the cooker).
ChattingLil
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Same for us - if the engine is fixed :-(
we had a great winter season last year. Only day sails, but magical nonetheless.
bastonjock
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We'll be in as usual. It will be nice going out for a trip down the river when it's quiet.
The only downside is the ice on the water banging against the hull and waking you up!
Looking at Bastonjocks fuel useage, we reckon on around 7 litres per hour at 1300 rpm = 7 kts.
Good job we can carry 1600 litres!
1600 liters!! and i thought i had it bad:-0
spoke to a guy at Grimbsby last month,he did a trip from grimbsby to wells and back,he got through 90 gallons.
ianfr
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For Kioni
As well as the Marina, have a look at the Saltings, much cheaper and a good group of people, (if I say so myself!)
Ian
As well as the Marina, have a look at the Saltings, much cheaper and a good group of people, (if I say so myself!)
Ian
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Simon_and_Tanja
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First year we've been able to afford a marina, nice and sheltered, so staying in to double our sailing season, out for a month in the new year to paint the hull and varnish the mast. All the other jobs can be done on the water. I've had lists like Karouise's for the past two years but have given up.
Just refilled our tank after 6 months of sailing - it took 3 litres! I think we've used more meths brewing tea than diesel doing what the sails are for.
Just refilled our tank after 6 months of sailing - it took 3 litres! I think we've used more meths brewing tea than diesel doing what the sails are for.
davidfox
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Shes also twin screwed! - both massive non folding types probably bleed 1.5 knots off her when under sail.
Athene V30
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The lists have to be completed by May 2012 in time for Jester Azores - it is all CPD's fault.
If he hadn't done the blooming thing in 2008 to start it all off!!!
Wunja
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I'm blaming Mr Tinkles too. The trouble is that the thing on the top of my list is to spend more time at sea. Actually, the thing that is really at the top is to tell SWMBO that I'm going to the Azores, but I think that can be put off for another couple of seasons.
Covering the other thread drifts and original topic....
Staying in the water and sailing when I can until the frosts come. Mooring in fresh water I need to have some anti-freeze in the raw water side and it gets expensive to replace it after every trip!
45 litre tank, used about 35 litres motoring to Oostend and back.
Covering the other thread drifts and original topic....
Staying in the water and sailing when I can until the frosts come. Mooring in fresh water I need to have some anti-freeze in the raw water side and it gets expensive to replace it after every trip!
45 litre tank, used about 35 litres motoring to Oostend and back.
Rafiki
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Winter Plans
HK, NZ, US, ....... oh sorry you meant the boat !
HK, NZ, US, ....... oh sorry you meant the boat !
wingdiver
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Yep, we find that with ours to an extent but the cost of a folding/feathering type of thing is several thousands we've asked ) so we put up with it.
Unless you know of someone with a suitable one for sale at a bargain price.
) so we put up with it.Unless you know of someone with a suitable one for sale at a bargain price.
Koeketiene
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Same as last year - occasional visits to a boatyard to check on progress
CliveG
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Now working on re-fettling Sirenia's trailer.
I need to bring her back home to finish off the cabin lining and to add some more "nice to have" features.
So she will be spending the Winter under my bed.
Just a few more weekend on the water then it is the long slog up the A14
I need to bring her back home to finish off the cabin lining and to add some more "nice to have" features.
So she will be spending the Winter under my bed.
Just a few more weekend on the water then it is the long slog up the A14
CPD
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We are staying in ........
Mr.T will be staying in over the winter with some long distance pre-Round Britain prep stuff planned however plan to dry out against the Bradwell piles at least once to sort out the prop (the kiwi is in desperate need of an anti-critter scrape and subsequent grease), give her a shave (growing a beard) and see how the coppercoat is doing. I have only once been in a boat that was dried out against a wall. If anyone wishes to offer wise words re drying out against piles, then I am seriously all ears.
Mr.T will be staying in over the winter with some long distance pre-Round Britain prep stuff planned however plan to dry out against the Bradwell piles at least once to sort out the prop (the kiwi is in desperate need of an anti-critter scrape and subsequent grease), give her a shave (growing a beard) and see how the coppercoat is doing. I have only once been in a boat that was dried out against a wall. If anyone wishes to offer wise words re drying out against piles, then I am seriously all ears.
FullCircle
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Give me a call. I'll do it with you. For a drink. Of course.
Athene V30
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Make sure you go onto the piles before HW, slight lean towards piles.
Alternatively, approach piles after HW without working echo sounder (weeded up) and do one side at a time!
Picture taken standing next to piles I wanted to rest on! Oh and I dropped the bolt to attach the legs as well so I couldn't do a free standing job either!
Master_under_Dog
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Winter plans
Burnham Yacht harbour swinging moorings not being available during the winter months, Jessie will be coming ashore at some point. I need to sort out the mast so I can haul the mainsail up and down without needing a fortnight's rest afterwards. Until we have found somewhere to live where I can park Jessie's trailer it limits the number of places I can leave her since a lot of east coast marinas are not happy to store empty trailers. And if I leave Jessie on the trailer I can't get at the keel, or indeed the bottom of the hull, to scrape and antifoul it. So I guess it will be a cradle at Burnham Yacht Harbour for her and a swinging mooring again next spring.
I have two 12 litre fuel tanks for Jessie's Tohatsu 9.8 engine. I guess that wouldn't get me very far, but there are a couple of 5 litre jerry cans on board as a supplement. My mind boggles at the size of some of your tanks - and what it costs to fill them.
Michael
Burnham Yacht harbour swinging moorings not being available during the winter months, Jessie will be coming ashore at some point. I need to sort out the mast so I can haul the mainsail up and down without needing a fortnight's rest afterwards. Until we have found somewhere to live where I can park Jessie's trailer it limits the number of places I can leave her since a lot of east coast marinas are not happy to store empty trailers. And if I leave Jessie on the trailer I can't get at the keel, or indeed the bottom of the hull, to scrape and antifoul it. So I guess it will be a cradle at Burnham Yacht Harbour for her and a swinging mooring again next spring.
I have two 12 litre fuel tanks for Jessie's Tohatsu 9.8 engine. I guess that wouldn't get me very far, but there are a couple of 5 litre jerry cans on board as a supplement. My mind boggles at the size of some of your tanks - and what it costs to fill them.
Michael
dombuckley
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Have you tried contacting Prior's boatyard (0621 782160)? They store boats in their sheds for the winter (v handy, as you are no longer weather constrained for painting), and there is usually space for empty trailers at their Chapel Rd site. Costs are fairly similar to the swinging moorings at BYH, but the ferry service is better, being available through the week rather than just weekends and BH, as at BYH.
Laurin
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Well, after spending Pirate Weekend on Ians lovely Vancouver 32 we've decided to put Vreny up for sale... I gave her a coat of paint inside (something I meant to do last winter but was kind of busy with other things) and we're going to take some pictures today. Hopefully she'll go to a loving home nice and quickly.
