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Forum: Our Community 13-02-2018, 05:57
Replies: 76
Views: 11,283
Posted By Artif
Re: Oyster Yachts

This the second merc I've owned with identical and very well documented problems (by numerous owners on the MB forums), biodegradable wiring, gearbox faults, suspension failures I could go on, but...
Forum: Our Community 13-02-2018, 05:41
Replies: 76
Views: 11,283
Posted By Artif
Re: Oyster Yachts

I guess we won't mention VW and their emissions work around:whistling:
Six trips to Germany, 7 to S.Korea, 2 to Hungary 2 to Dubai and numerous trips around the UK last year alone, The S.Koreans are...
Forum: Our Community 13-02-2018, 05:19
Replies: 76
Views: 11,283
Posted By Artif
Re: Oyster Yachts

I'm Cornish not english.
Being as I'm a Third party QA engineer who travels the world on behalf of clients, I can assure you that the Germans have just as many problems as the UK
Forum: Our Community 13-02-2018, 05:09
Replies: 76
Views: 11,283
Posted By Artif
Re: Oyster Yachts

The steam engine
Steam locomotive
First radio
First TV
or more recently
Carbon Fibre
The World Wide Web
Touch screens
SMS messaging
Graphene
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-02-2018, 12:04
Replies: 57
Views: 13,078
Posted By Artif
Re: Best self contained tool kit

You do realise that Snap-on are made in China as well. They used to have Made in the USA stamped everywhere, but not anymore.
As for screwdrivers Facom and Wera outlast snap on 10 to 1, Snap on...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-01-2018, 08:54
Replies: 59
Views: 6,315
Posted By Artif
Re: Refit...Why So Slow?

Putting up a shelf in house involves a level and a screwdriver (10 minutes).
Try it in a boat that isn't level (floating) and doesn't have a straight line in sight, you'll be lucky if you could...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-09-2017, 12:27
Replies: 87
Views: 20,008
Posted By Artif
Re: Living aboard a Cargo Schooner

Go now
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A little inspiration...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-10-2016, 14:39
Replies: 23
Views: 3,445
Posted By Artif
Re: Autumn, and a Young Man's Fancy Turns to -- Heating His Boat

Dont over think it
Dump the Ebe&^%$ and fit a domestic oil fired combi boiler (with a small tweak) they run on diesel Senator Combi ยป Turkington Engineering...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 22-11-2013, 01:42
Replies: 58
Views: 6,087
Posted By Artif
Re: Atlantic Crossing with 6 Kitesurfers

Kites can go 50kts+ sailng boats can go 60kts+ doesn't mean they have to, tack upwind is no big deal (wouldn't be my choice though).

Maybe all the hating is down to them appearing to have fun,...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 21-11-2013, 10:02
Replies: 58
Views: 6,087
Posted By Artif
Re: Atlantic crossing with 6 kitesurfers

The key being, not waiting for death....because your too scared to take a risk.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 21-11-2013, 09:30
Replies: 58
Views: 6,087
Posted By Artif
Re: Atlantic crossing with 6 kitesurfers

Let's hear it for living life.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-11-2013, 11:53
Replies: 24
Views: 44,600
Posted By Artif
Re: Catamarans

James Wharram
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2013, 11:52
Replies: 51
Views: 14,683
Posted By Artif
Re: Best high end used sailboat makes up to 60'

Luke Powell Pilot Cutter
Best and most beautiful boats currently being built.

IMO of course.....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2013, 15:58
Replies: 20
Views: 4,607
Posted By Artif
Re: Suitablility of Saildrive for Cruising Boat

Not most, ALL boats are unsafe, if you cant deal with it dont do it.

I've worked on more than a few drive legs, outboards volvos etc etc
If a drive leg goes wrong, it really goes wrong and will...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2013, 14:50
Replies: 20
Views: 4,607
Posted By Artif
Re: Suitablility of Saildrive for Cruising Boat

Volvo's are stupid for prices, and sail drives/drive legs in general are awful bl**dy things.

Do you think a cast aluminium gearbox permanently submerged in sea water is a good idea???????

...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-11-2013, 13:01
Replies: 13
Views: 4,326
Posted By Artif
Re: Propeller antifoul

TBS is selling this, Lanred, he stands by what he sells, and from experience of his other products and tools, he has always been right.
Glues, Tar & Pitch - Traditional Wooden Boat Supplies...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-11-2013, 05:07
Replies: 113
Views: 22,015
Posted By Artif
Re: Living aboard a 25 ft while crossing oceans

In my limited experience of binliners, its the fitout that is the problem, a glass hull is a glass hull, if the design is reasonable, then you only have to worry about the lay up.
If you have an...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-10-2013, 10:32
Replies: 113
Views: 22,015
Posted By Artif
Re: Living aboard a 25 ft while crossing oceans

Don't you know that its dangerous out there, you might get killed.
Next you'll be wanting a motorbike.. oh wait.............
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-10-2013, 12:32
Replies: 24
Views: 24,901
Posted By Artif
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-10-2013, 08:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Posted By Artif
Re: Wooden boat madness (Danish Trawler)

Not yet, as the deal isn't done yet.



Just the cauliking and the rot to worry about...



Wearing waterproofs inside the boat is normal, for wooden boat owners, its called living close to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-10-2013, 07:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Posted By Artif
Wooden boat madness (Danish Trawler)

I didn't learn last time, as I'm about to pull the trigger on another Danish trawler.
Only this one is older and comes with sticks and rags (sails).:viking:


It nearly fits the ideal Liveaboard...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-07-2013, 15:07
Replies: 36
Views: 3,719
Posted By Artif
Re: Contemporary Taste Meets Classical Design

this
:eek:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRHgTholQAp0iRYiIuZCx0qBXYCGU58DH68xmCp_l_svyE8KJNR

or this

https://www.sitemason.com/files/iswElW/lounge%20chair.jpg

I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-07-2013, 13:36
Replies: 28
Views: 1,996
Posted By Artif
Re: Transatlantic Without Own Boat

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Go for it
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 18-06-2013, 15:22
Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,342
Posted By Artif
Re: Post the worst 'For Sale' picture you've seen.

"no longer floats, reason unknown"
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-06-2013, 13:54
Replies: 46
Views: 6,106
Posted By Artif
Re: SS Welding for Dummies

Just to clarify to all those "experts" out there.......
Sticking 2 bits of metal together does not make you a Welder
Our Welders completed 5 year apprenticeships, have to be tested for each type of...
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