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Magnum
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Can't find an ensign ...
      #1858192 - 14/05/2008 10:00

.... a good quality sewn 2 yard Cayman Islands ensign in the new post 1999 style, like this :



I believe they are available in SoF but need to buy one in advance, especially as Magnum will be increasing England's carbon footprint along the south/southwest coast next month


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Pinnacle
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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1858211 - 14/05/2008 10:14

Is this what you are looking for?

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Magnum
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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Pinnacle]
      #1858223 - 14/05/2008 10:21

Quote:

Is this what you are looking for?



Nope. That's the national flag not the ensign. Thanks anyway.


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Magnum
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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1858228 - 14/05/2008 10:25

Aha, found one - http://www.mrflag.com/p/4968/Cayman_Islands_Civil_Ensign.html

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Pinnacle
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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1858234 - 14/05/2008 10:28

True.

My guess would be if you called them they would be happy to do a red one for you. I have found them very helpful in the past - one day turnaround.

No connection etc.


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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Pinnacle]
      #1858249 - 14/05/2008 10:42

Mr Flag
I have found them to be excellent

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Magnum
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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: TugWilson]
      #1858253 - 14/05/2008 10:43

Good stuff.

Oddly they list 2 different widths for the same length.

Sewn 183x91cm / 72x36in / 2yd
Sewn 183x122cm / 72x48in / 6x4ft


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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1858289 - 14/05/2008 11:16

So it's ready next month. Straight down to the Med or will you be hanging around a while?

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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: longjohnsilver]
      #1858330 - 14/05/2008 11:48

Interesting ensign.

Thats your Banks logo I presume...

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Magnum
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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: longjohnsilver]
      #1858336 - 14/05/2008 11:54

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So it's ready next month. Straight down to the Med or will you be hanging around a while?



I'll be hanging around for about 2 weeks. Taking delivery in Guernsey then back to the West Country and then the Solent. The weather better be damn perfect too

Intending to be on a ship to Genoa before the end of June.


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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1858841 - 14/05/2008 18:34

Flags for sticking out of the back of your boat are a different "aspect ratio" than those for sticking up a flagpole - they fly ahem; perhaps "wear" better in the former?

I don't really, really know; that's my take on it.

If MrFlag can't help in a hurry, perhaps the Ensign Flag Co. could help?


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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1858899 - 14/05/2008 19:22

"I'll be hanging around for about 2 weeks. Taking delivery in Guernsey then back to the West Country and then the Solent. The weather better be damn perfect too

Intending to be on a ship to Genoa before the end of June. "

Magnum, don't worry about booking the ship, I'll run her around to the Med for you, I'm getting quite good at these longer trips now?


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Magnum
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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: TrueBlue]
      #1859129 - 14/05/2008 21:44

So what size do you think is right for a 72?

Here are the choices.

Sewn 137x69cm / 54x27in / 1.5yd
Sewn 183x91cm / 72x36in / 2yd
Sewn 183x122cm / 72x48in / 6x4ft
Sewn 229x114cm / 90x45in / 2.5yd
Sewn 270x137cm / 108x54in / 3yd
Sewn 366x183cm / 144x72in / 4yd
Sewn 457x229cm / 180x90in / 5yd

I quite fancy the 2.5yd.


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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1859853 - 15/05/2008 14:14

Get the biggest you think you need and go up a size. till the lowerst part of the flag is an inch above the water when moored. Works for me. I hate the french and dutch always having bigger ensigns than our modest lot.

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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1859882 - 15/05/2008 14:38

If its too small it will look sillly obvioulsy, but if it is too big it will make your boat look smaller.

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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: wakeup]
      #1860029 - 15/05/2008 16:51

Bloody hell, It'll have to be the size of an articulated lorry to make a Predator 72 look small!

Magnum..................'Go Large My Man'!

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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1860080 - 15/05/2008 17:30

Can you try different sizes on the back with a photo shop image to see what'll look right?

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Re: Can't find an ensign ... [Re: Magnum]
      #1860184 - 15/05/2008 18:47

Quote:

So what size do you think is right for a 72?

Here are the choices.

Sewn 137x69cm / 54x27in / 1.5yd
Sewn 183x91cm / 72x36in / 2yd
Sewn 183x122cm / 72x48in / 6x4ft
Sewn 229x114cm / 90x45in / 2.5yd
Sewn 270x137cm / 108x54in / 3yd
Sewn 366x183cm / 144x72in / 4yd
Sewn 457x229cm / 180x90in / 5yd

I quite fancy the 2.5yd.




Always thought that 1 inch of ensign for every foot of boat(length of course). So a 2 yard ensign would be about the right size. Ask Sunseeker if they have any spare flags or ensigns around and try a few out to see what looks the best

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