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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-10-2023, 10:18
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Views: 298,129
Posted By atoll
Re: Modernizing a Prout Elite 37ft

lots of good input on the facebook forum,check peter kayne &, Rory Moles profiles on fb,They are members here as well, both have just completed large prout refits
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-10-2023, 10:09
Replies: 1,113
Views: 298,129
Posted By atoll
Re: Modernizing a Prout Elite 37ft

Thank You
Lots of sailing during the summer.
Trimmed off the cavitation plate on the sillette drive leg to make it more streamlined when lifted, it was creating quite a bit of drag,as it was the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-10-2023, 09:41
Replies: 1,113
Views: 298,129
Posted By atoll
Re: Modernizing a Prout Elite 37ft

PM sent
copied and posted here as well
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-10-2023, 09:40
Replies: 1,113
Views: 298,129
Posted By atoll
Re: Modernizing a Prout Elite 37ft

Hi Chris
I will have a look,but mostly the hard top was built to fit the alloy supports front and back that were fabricated first.

Then on top of this the fabricated panels were through bolted to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-03-2022, 08:07
Replies: 263
Views: 28,782
Posted By atoll
Re: Reasonably safe Crypto funds when traveling.

How will crypto work if undersea cables are cut,and satellite systems start getting targeted?
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 07-03-2022, 09:12
Replies: 16
Views: 1,579
Posted By atoll
Re: SHTF & spring/summertime crossing to South/Middle America

Our anti hero has the whole summer to starve out the resistance and create humanitarian corridors to the EU ,thus achieving his first aim of creating a refugee crisis in Europe,whilst NATO looks on....
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 07-03-2022, 07:28
Replies: 16
Views: 1,579
Posted By atoll
Re: SHTF & spring/summertime crossing to South/Middle America

I doubt the use of nuclear weapons as this would be akin to using chemical or biological warfare,without first having an antidote ,as it would cause just as much collateral damage to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-03-2022, 12:32
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By atoll
Re: Purpose of this screw ...

It looks like one of the alignment points for the stuffing box and bearing tube that would have been glued/sikaflexed in place inside the outer fiberglass tube.
There seem to be a few more of the...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 06-03-2022, 12:07
Replies: 16
Views: 1,579
Posted By atoll
Re: SHTF & spring/summertime crossing to South/Middle America

A family member lives close to the border with Ukraine,i made it very clear to them to keep their car full of fuel, have some spare fuel,food,camping cooker and water in the trunk,also to pack a grab...
Forum: Our Community 06-03-2022, 06:14
Replies: 31
Views: 3,650
Posted By atoll
Re: World becomes a tricky place

Russian economic refugee's are fleeing to the Maldives and Seychelles on their superyachts.
Maldives sit's right next to Americas largest naval base in the Indian ocean ,Diego Garcia.
The Maldives...
Forum: Our Community 05-03-2022, 19:26
Replies: 31
Views: 3,650
Posted By atoll
Re: World becomes a tricky place

Super yacht crew ,shipyards, marinas and associated services will be impacted as boats are impounded and put out of service,it is also illegal for businesses to receive payment from sanctioned...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 01-03-2022, 18:33
Replies: 43
Views: 7,096
Posted By atoll
Re: Aluminum Centerboard 47-60' / 15-18m

I have been thinking about selling my 63 ft ,similar to a meta,10mm plating, 5 cabins, pilot house and center cockpit,needs a refit and keel would need changing back to lifting,but price would...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 27-02-2022, 07:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,017
Posted By atoll
Re: Black sea attacks on shipping

https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2022/37401/two-bulk-carriers-intercepted-captured-russian-nav/?fbclid=IwAR03xSNAwp8e6_e-5U3zq3iGD_0Ev4Z5O0pCUyvSfXf_nfwJ_9idr1u3ALU

Ukrainian bulk carriers...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 27-02-2022, 06:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,017
Posted By atoll
Re: Black sea attacks on shipping

Yes, Russia seems intent to annex the whole of the southern seaboard and the deep water port of Odessa,cutting off Ukraine from the Black sea.

He also has assets off of the Suez canal,and Cyprus.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 26-02-2022, 03:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,017
Posted By atoll
Black sea attacks on shipping

https://splash247.com/two-more-ships-hit-in-the-black-sea/

Another two ships have been hit by missiles in the Black Sea: the Moldova-flagged chemical tanker Millennial Spirit and the...
Forum: Europe 24-02-2022, 06:48
Replies: 763
Views: 36,080
Posted By atoll
Re: War in Ukraine/Med Cruising

Disturbingly close to the Suez canal,if anybody was thinking of closing the Bosphorous
Forum: Europe 24-02-2022, 06:15
Replies: 763
Views: 36,080
Posted By atoll
Re: War in Ukraine/Med Cruising

The west has about £320 billion invested in Russia some of which DH has obviously had some dealings with,so i think he probably has a far better idea of what is going on there than many...
Forum: Navigation 24-02-2022, 05:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,019
Posted By atoll
Re: Madagascar

edited for clarity!
people generally want to be in brazil by june to avoid the risk of early hurricanes that can form near to the cape verdes and aprox 10 degree north after june,however the risk is...
Forum: Navigation 24-02-2022, 05:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,019
Posted By atoll
Re: Madagascar

people generally want to be in brazil by june to avoid the risk of early hurricanes that can form near to the cape verdes and aprox 10 degree north after june,however the risk is still low till about...
Forum: Europe 23-02-2022, 21:15
Replies: 763
Views: 36,080
Posted By atoll
Re: War in Ukraine/Med Cruising

It will depend on how long they want to hold out.

and if it is any consolation my mother lives just over the border from Ukraine.
Forum: Europe 23-02-2022, 19:33
Replies: 763
Views: 36,080
Posted By atoll
Re: War in Ukraine/Med Cruising

check for yourself,don't shoot the messenger!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCXHqBMPIng


you can live stream as well here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dii64Wkq5CE
Forum: Europe 23-02-2022, 18:58
Replies: 763
Views: 36,080
Posted By atoll
Re: War in Ukraine/Med Cruising

Putin announces special military operation,aimed at freeing the Dombass,calls for Ukranian military to lay down arms.
goal is to demilitarize ukraine,and de-nazification
Forum: Europe 23-02-2022, 14:16
Replies: 763
Views: 36,080
Posted By atoll
Re: War in Ukraine/Med Cruising

Lets hope it does not become West and East!

Funny though high school geography lessons always conjured up a sense of grandeur and majesty for the countries that were prefixed with "The",rather...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-02-2022, 12:51
Replies: 50
Views: 57,101
Posted By atoll
Re: Marina Trash (people)

My mother takes her dogs to training,so they can get "socialized" ie sit,walk,stay and not bite other dogs......... sounds like humans being stuck in kennels for 2 years could do with some of the...
Forum: Navigation 23-02-2022, 10:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,019
Posted By atoll
Re: Madagascar

i would not leave an un -attended boat in mada,but you could in mayotte on a mooring with guardianage in dzoudzi fairly safely,apart from the risk of cyclones,nov-april

if i were to do the trip...
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