http://www.ybw.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:51:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ybw.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ybw.com/forums/ http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220376&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:06 GMT I spend a bit of time repairing sails. Usual repair on Kevlar /Mylar take the form of sticky back then sew about 1/4 of an inch in around the edge of... I spend a bit of time repairing sails. Usual repair on Kevlar /Mylar take the form of sticky back then sew about 1/4 of an inch in around the edge of the tape. This does an excellent job on my sails for my quarter tonner. My son has my old Finn and a collection of "plastic" sails he has managed to semi destroy. He came in with a sample of package tape which looks very similar to the sail material in kevlar Finn sails. The tape is a 3M product that has apparently been discontinued. On hearing the product was to be discontinued a local plumber bought up all the local stock. Googling produces plenty of hits but I'm looking for comments from people who have tried this stuff on sails. We have probably all had experience of this stuff on parcels, near impossible to tear. ]]> fishermantwo http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220376 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220375&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:25 GMT The E-Boat, designed by Julian Everitt, went into production in 1976 and to date there are in the region of 250 E-Boats around the world where they... The E-Boat, designed by Julian Everitt, went into production in 1976 and to date there are in the region of 250 E-Boats around the world where they are cruised and raced enthusiastically. She was designed to comply with IOR rules and is a 22 foot, four berth trailer/sailer.

This is selling through ebay with a starting price of just 99p as she really must sell. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=290372472726

She is being sold as a work in progress, already the trailer has been refurbished with new rollers, new wheel bearings etc, and a new keelbox has been made and fitted to the boat. There are no sails with her and she needs reupholstering as some of the cushions are missing.

The boat is fully sound, the standing rigging is in good order, although the running rigging could do with partial replacement. The vessel is currently lying out of the water on her trailer on the Medway, we are happy for any viewings. Please contact me to arrange this. :D ]]> For Sale MarkRyan http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220375 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220374&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:39 GMT Every few days we get a thread on here requesting advice on which boat should be purchased by someone new to boat ownership. Usually the enquirer... Every few days we get a thread on here requesting advice on which boat should be purchased by someone new to boat ownership. Usually the enquirer anticipates buying any boat in poor condition then spending up to 50% of a usually limited budget to upgrade it.
I think this approach is wrong for any beginner. It is based on the presumption that a boat can be bought for less than it is worth, this is rarely the case and when it is properly desirable, it will be bought by someone with experience who knows exactly what they are looking for.
After owning a variety of boats over forty odd years, starting with an Achilles 24 bare hull which took a me nearly two years to fit out and progressing through a series of new fit out projects and second hand boats, most of which were kept for at least 5 years and all but one ( a Sigma 38 I had for 12 years) of which was sold for more than I paid for it (isn't inflation wonderful) I thought I would float my thoughts on the subject for others to shoot down.
1 Good boats don't depreciate, so you can afford to spend a lot more than you think. A boat costs the difference between what you spend on it and what you can sell it for. Quality is everything, whether it is new or a seventies classic.
2 The first boat has to be foolproof while you learn all the tricks of ownership so only buy one in good condition and which is highly desirable. Meet the owner,if he is not fastidious walk away. For a first purchase the attitude of the seller to his boat is more important than any survey.
3 Recognize that if you are still sailing in the second season of ownership, you are hooked, and will almost certainly buy another and different boat within a few years, by then you might know enough to compete with the experts for a 'bargain' project yacht in the back of a boatyard. It will be easy to sell your popular marque at that time.
4 Unless you are prepared to spend an awful lot on upkeep you must be super fussy about maintenance and enjoy doing it, you can then get a reputation which will always make your boats easy to sell.
5 It is so easy to get seatime that anyone who embarks on ownership without first doing lots of sailing with a variety of crews is daft. If you sail locally you will soon learn which boats are desirable and suit the locality. Finding somewhere to keep a boat can be more difficult than finding the boat, but the guys you sail with will be able to advise, try to sail on different boats with different crews if possible.
6 The best time to buy is late summer to early spring, you then need to have identified a list of not more than 3-4 boat models to chase then allocate lots of time to inspections. Yaching magazine reviews are bland and usually disguise the downside. If you come on something outside your shortlist take time to research it thoroughly, you don't yet know how to identify a dog. Most sellers are moving on and have already identified their next boat. If you are a beginner a test sail will not tell you as much as the boats reputation, there is stacks of info. on all the popular models, but talk to owners asking them to give you the downside, there always is at least one.
7 If you buy locally from someone you decide you feel you can trust you will be able to get a lot of good free backup, most sellers of the right type enjoy helping the new owner of a boat they are proud of.
8 Don't restrict yourself to yacht brokers, they are acting for the seller, (however I now know brokers that I trust who would find me any boat I wanted and tell me the inside line.) However time and effort researching your boat hunt will save time in the end. Don't choose only on the basis of an owners recommendation, yachties love their boats, but it might not suit you, I have always loved the dinghies and yachts I have owned even after I discarded them.
9 If you like sailing then performance is important for continued enjoyment, if not why not buy a camper van. If you are required to including the wife and family make sure they are as committed as you, take them sailing first, once you start crewing you will be able to find them a ride. Dont buy shallow draught or bilge keels only because you want to take the boat home, the reality is that any cruiser over 26ft. will winter afloat or in a boat yard. (The last boat I trailed home was a fin keel Trapper 300, deepish draught but just about manageable weight, but to keep the very expensive trailer servicable for a few years we craned her out and in, except in fresh water).
10 Recognize that you are at the start of a very long and enjoyable learning curve, dont try to bluff your way, if the seller repects your honesty he is more likely to be scrupulous with you.
There is more but I will leave that to others. ]]> Quandary http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220374 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220373&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:00 GMT What’s your favourite books/authors re EC cruising? My books would be Magic of The Swatchways Riddle of The Sands (I know it isn’t really EC,... What’s your favourite books/authors re EC cruising?

My books would be

Magic of The Swatchways
Riddle of The Sands (I know it isn’t really EC, and it’s about a war, but it’s got the feel of EC cruising)
We Didn’t Mean to Go To Sea/Secret Water

Authors

Maurice Griffiths
Ransome
Alker Tripp (Particularly Under The Cabin Lamp)
FB Cooke (Particularly In Tidal Waters)
H L Jones
John Lewis (A Taste For Sailing)
C Stock
Ray Whitaker (Two and a Half Ton Dream)

I’m trying to find if there’s some EC cruising books I haven’t read, any suggestions?

IanC ]]> East Coast Meeting forum ianc1200 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220373 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220372&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:02 GMT I'm looking for a first time yacht (see thread http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220042) and one of the vessels that's come to my attention is a steel hulled 32' (perhaps 40' with bowsprit) built in 1978. There was a reasonable survey report from 2007 from which it appears that the hull was epoxy coated at construction and this has been maintained.

My first question is, does anybody know anything about this model? I think that it's more a cruiser than a cruiser-racer, but I'm interested in finding out more. I've found a couple of web pages in French (I think), which is double-dutch to me.

Secondly, what are the pitfalls of a steel hull, assuming it's in good condition?

All leads and information on this model would be most appreciated. ]]> Phideaux http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220372 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220370&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:53 GMT Worth a look but not all the links work .. Part 1 (http://www.fram.nl/humor/sailinghumor.htm) Part 2... Worth a look but not all the links work ..

Part 1

Part 2

.. :D ]]> exfinnsailor http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220370 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220369&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:34 GMT When we were living in the UK I came across a cute UK based website which hosted stories posted by sailors, ranging from "what happened when ..." to funny stories / advice in quite a number of sections. It was quite amusing reading these mutterings. Unfortunately I have lost the webaddress and cannot remember anything about the name. Have you come across it?

I posted this story once:
We were in a marina on the UK East Coast. At around 0700hrs one morning, returning from the showers in typical British summer weather - light rain - we came across an old gentleman sailor walking towards the showers who was muttering loudly to himself
"I don't mind getting wet on the boat, but I bloody well HATE it on land!". ]]> multihullsailor6 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220369 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220368&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:46 GMT Is anyone still driving the bus here ? What happended to Kim Hollamby ? I have sent 3 messages this week to the Webmaster with no reply. WTF is going... Is anyone still driving the bus here ? What happended to Kim Hollamby ? I have sent 3 messages this week to the Webmaster with no reply. WTF is going on. ]]> Website news and feedback Badger http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220368 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220367&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:08 GMT Heres a question. If I set my boat up registered overseas and then charter it back to myself. Would I need to have it coded or could a single charter... Heres a question. If I set my boat up registered overseas and then charter it back to myself. Would I need to have it coded or could a single charter loan arrangement avoid such costs?? ]]> Motor Boat Forum hbp47 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220367 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220366&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:20 GMT Three months after the event I have received some footage filmed by daughter from s-i-l's car whilst we were motoring up the River Blyth. Unforunately she did not capture the turn and raft up worthy of John Goode :cool:



Please note that I do the hard bit steering in a straight line whilst SWMBO rushes about with fenders and ropes :D ]]> East Coast Meeting forum MoodySabre http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220366 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220362&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:44 GMT Evening all, hopefully some of the forum experts can shine some light on a problem im having with my D2 airtronic heater. On the last couple of... Evening all, hopefully some of the forum experts can shine some light on a problem im having with my D2 airtronic heater.

On the last couple of times ive used the heater, the unit has been switched on and starts up normally with no issues. The heater will then continue to run, slow down and eventually cut out when the boat is upto temperature - all as per normally.

After a period of time, the boat cools and the thermostat calls for the heater to restart, but all that happens is the fan spins up to full speed, and stays like it, just recirculating the air. Switching the control off stops the heater as it should, but when the heater is restarted, the fan spins up to full speed, but the heater never attually performs an actual startup attempt. If i leave the heater to cool right down, the above senerio is repeated - normal start followed by this problem.

Anyone got any clues before removing it and hitting it with a large hammer?

Regards
Alex ]]> alb40 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220362 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220361&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:11 GMT From their maps, Vodafone 3G coverage of the Scottish west coast seems non-existent away from the Clyde, and quite limited even there. The ordinary... From their maps, Vodafone 3G coverage of the Scottish west coast seems non-existent away from the Clyde, and quite limited even there. The ordinary 'phone ( GSM ? ) coverage seems quite good however.
Am I correct in thinking that a 3G dongle reverts to GSM in the absence of a broadband signal? If so, what is the speed likely to be?
I'm looking for occasional, limited, use without a contract. ]]> earlybird http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220361 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220359&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:17:04 GMT Just a heads up for anyone with the above. The bolts that secure the face plate(the part you remove to check/change the impeller) are too short. This... Just a heads up for anyone with the above. The bolts that secure the face plate(the part you remove to check/change the impeller) are too short. This can cause the threads to be stripped out on replacing them. This happened on my 2 year old engine (using the correct torque), luckily still under warranty. Volvo have replaced the pump but the new one suffers the same problem. I will replace such bolts with longer ones as the housing is threaded it's full depth. If the same happens out of warranty you will need to heli-coil the casing or drill out to a larger size and re-tap. To avoid the problem I suggest you replace the short bolts with longer ones.

Regards ]]> Motor Boat Forum jadeflyer http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220359 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220358&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:31 GMT Packet Radio Primer by Dave Coomber and Martyn Croft. Published by the Radio Society of Great Britain. Good condition. ISBN: 1-872309-09-7 £10... Packet Radio Primer by Dave Coomber and Martyn Croft. Published by the Radio Society of Great Britain. Good condition.

ISBN: 1-872309-09-7

£10 including UK mainland P&P. ]]> For Sale DreamyLady http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220358 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220357&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:11 GMT I need a new ariel, my indoor type thingy has dropped to bits. Folk here seem to think glomex is the best. But which one, there seems to be one... I need a new ariel, my indoor type thingy has dropped to bits.

Folk here seem to think glomex is the best. But which one, there seems to be one for about £200 and another for £500. Will they perform better than my bit of wire thingy?? ]]> Motor Boat Forum hlb http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220357