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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-02-2022, 02:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,139
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Can anyone ID This random dick fitting please?

See here- it's the red topped unit.
https://boats-from.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large2/public/products-images/2018-02/141244/141244-127006.jpg?itok=rYU-Vs8F
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-02-2022, 02:09
Replies: 15
Views: 2,139
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Can anyone ID This random dick fitting please?

https://boats-from.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large2/public/products-images/2018-02/141244/141244-127006.jpg?itok=rYU-Vs8FOld Autohelm control unit bracket.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 26-11-2021, 02:11
Replies: 7
Want To Buy: Seadog30 uk
Views: 711
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Seadog30 uk

I presume you've looked on this FB group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/seadog30
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-11-2021, 09:10
Replies: 2
Views: 626
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Kalik boats?

This may be of interest - re Kalik 44

https://forums.ybw.com/index.php?threads/teak-decks-remove-restore-or-replace.566989/#post-7699940
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 28-10-2021, 15:25
Replies: 6
Views: 3,783
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: 1984 Nauticat 44' Pilot House Ketch located in Tacoma Wa

Try posting here - quite an active group with people looking to buy.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/43462731283
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 07-03-2021, 12:54
Replies: 5,345
Views: 452,664
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Northern Europe during Pandemic -- Summers 2020 & 2021

There might be a slight uptick in cases in Glasgow due to a recent sporting event there :S.

I'm looking forward to a more 'normal' summer here in Suffolk (England).
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 07-03-2021, 11:40
Replies: 5,345
Views: 452,664
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Northern Europe during Pandemic -- Summers 2020 & 2021

Just echoing what someone posted on YBW forum in the Covid section.

https://forums.ybw.com/index.php?threads/zero-covid-deaths-in-the-uk-today.561362/

You should be able to see it as you are a...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 07-03-2021, 10:53
Replies: 5,345
Views: 452,664
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Northern Europe during Pandemic -- Summers 2020 & 2021

Unfortunately, it seems it's a glitch in the system.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 02-03-2021, 11:47
Replies: 5,345
Views: 452,664
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Northern Europe during Pandemic -- Summers 2020 & 2021

You might find this of interest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3otWaBrvEc
Forum: Navigation 23-01-2020, 02:29
Replies: 9
Views: 4,467
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: AIS, OpenCPN, and iSailor

Re iSailor & AIS

You need an AIS unit with wifi capability (like a Vesper XB8000) to connect to iSailor.

In iSailor settings go to Sensors > AIS & NMEA connections > Unlock AIS Options

To...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2017, 13:36
Replies: 107
Views: 18,638
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Keel Failure in the Canaries

The yacht that lost its keel

https://www.swisssailingconnection.ch/tyger-of-london/

Promo video in the link "Surf the Tyger"
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-01-2017, 05:02
Replies: 46
Views: 8,029
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Holy Cow! It's real

You might like to look at this blog of a guy I know who has a Kalik 44 with teak decks.

Just make sure the surveyor gives the decks a really good looking over.

Guapa: Beauty and the Sea...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-04-2016, 13:23
Replies: 12
Views: 4,416
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Bilge leaking in to keel

Sorry to disagree, but you can get chopped mat designed for epoxy.

See for instance:
600g Powder Bound Chopped Strand Matting for epoxy resin - East Coast Fibreglass Supplies...
Forum: OpenCPN 22-04-2016, 08:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,302
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: OpenCPN crashes as soon as it is opened in Mac OSX 10.11.4

No problems with OpenCPN 4.2 on both my Macs running 10.11.4
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-01-2016, 12:33
Replies: 21
Views: 2,491
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: What is this?

Close up might help. No idea myself.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/63972157/WHUTSIT2.jpg

Edit: High altitude ice cube cutter?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2015, 06:16
Replies: 36
Views: 19,966
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Rival 36 , 38 and 41

The Chandler's Lynn Rival is a Rival 38.

Definitely ocean capable.

You can follow their adventures here

Lynn Rival's voyages - Rachel and Paul Chandler (https://blog.mailasail.com/lynnrival)
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 16-11-2011, 11:08
Replies: 42
Views: 20,365
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: Plastimo Kobra 2 Anchor

I'm sure it will be fine :) - seen good reports from other users on the YBW forum.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 16-11-2011, 04:53
Replies: 42
Views: 20,365
Posted By RoseofWight
Plastimo Kobra 2 Anchor vs Sarca XL

I have both the Kobra2 (20kg) & the SarcaXL (No5 - 22kgs). I bought the SarcaXL after the Kobra2 & I must say they are not really the same beast. There are subtle differences in the design of the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-03-2011, 01:11
Replies: 5
Views: 4,414
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: lighthouse 1501 motor casing

I've just been in touch with Flora Walker at Lighthouse by email regarding a spare part I needed.

Response was by return (allowing for time difference).

Send her an email (to - info@etc)...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-03-2011, 04:46
Replies: 5
Views: 4,414
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: lighthouse 1501 motor casing

Hi,

It's beyond my expertise.

I last contacted Lighthouse in 2009. I believe Nigel Calder purchased another Lighthouse for his new boat last year so I assume they are still in business.

The...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-03-2011, 15:14
Replies: 5
Views: 4,414
Posted By RoseofWight
Re: lighthouse 1501 motor casing

You can get rubber boots from Lighthouse to protect the ends - at least you could in 1997!

I got these from them when I had corrosion problems on the end caps way back then.

At the same time I...
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