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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

26-08-2021, 13:22

Replies: 24

Can anyone identify this sail?

Views: 3,376

Posted By rjash6666

Re: Can anyone identify this sail?

Asymetric I think

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

26-08-2021, 13:21

Replies: 24

Can anyone identify this sail?

Views: 3,376

Posted By rjash6666

Re: Can anyone identify this sail?

Looks like an Asymetric. i use one on my Gibsea 33

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

22-04-2020, 08:34

Replies: 20

How often to replace a shaft seal?

Views: 10,398

Posted By rjash6666

Re: How often to replace a shaft seal?

I have had my Gibsea33 for nearly 19 years and about 10 years ago I replaced the shaft seal because someone sid that I should. Still no sign of a leak on the replacement. Am I tempting providence?

Forum: General Sailing Forum

04-11-2019, 04:13

Replies: 20

Leaving a boat in a marina overseas. How safe is it?

Views: 5,929

Posted By rjash6666

Re: Leaving a boat in a marina overseas. How safe is it?

I took my Gib sea 33 to France via the canal du Midi 10 years ago (a wonderful and never to be forgotten experience} and she was left in Britany for the first winter, safe and secure. Since then she...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

15-04-2019, 04:02

Replies: 56

Buying and selling a sailboat

Views: 9,762

Posted By rjash6666

Re: Buying and selling a sailboat

When you retire is when you should really enjoy your sailing.
I started at the age of 61. Now approaching 79 and enjoying the Med and the warm weather away from the frequent damp weather of the UK....

Forum: Our Community

08-04-2019, 09:55

Replies: 1

replacing simrad wheel autopilot

Views: 829

Posted By rjash6666

replacing simrad wheel autopilot

My Gib sea 33 is equipped with Simrad network and wheel Simrad/ Navico autopilot. I am told that the autopilot is not repairable.
Does anyone know if there is a replacement compatible with the...

Forum: Powered Boats

08-11-2018, 12:53

Replies: 12

Strange behaviour, going in circles

Views: 2,390

Posted By rjash6666

Re: Strange behaviour, going in circles

About 10 years ago no matter whether I steered north or south my boat went west with the tide.Eventually we foun that a long sheet of plastic had caught on my keel. it resulted in my rudder being...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

03-10-2018, 06:15

Replies: 300

Horrible Guests, Terrible Crew

Views: 42,172

Posted By rjash6666

Re: Horrible Guests, Terrible Crew

If I invite friends or familly to sail with me I have four simple rules.

1 I pay for all the Marina Fees, fuel and other boat related charges.

2 We all pay money into a Kitty to pay for...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-10-2017, 04:46

Replies: 68

What's your system for marking anchor chain depths?

Views: 22,293

Posted By rjash6666

Re: What's your system for marking anchor chain depths?

I have about the same length of chain as you and now use the thick bright orange fishing line tied firstly with one at 30ft(10metres) with two a 45ft (15metres) three at 60 ft and so on.
These have...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

01-10-2017, 12:18

Replies: 16

Only 47 years! Lagoon.

Views: 5,093

Posted By rjash6666

Re: Only 47 years! Lagoon.

16 years ago at 61 years of age i started sailling.
Have sailed to the Med and learned from friends almost all that I have found necessary to sail safely and happily.Life can begin at 61.

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

12-08-2015, 08:37

Replies: 40

Best marine toilet

Views: 16,400

Posted By rjash6666

Re: best marine toilet

Thanks; I am fed up with replacing valves and seals on my Jabsco, Also getting rip off prices for replacement kits and parts

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

12-08-2015, 07:26

Replies: 40

Best marine toilet

Views: 16,400