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Forum: Challenges 30-01-2011, 13:17
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Posted By nigheandonn
Er, a large container of self reliance.....

Er, a large container of self reliance.....
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 19-01-2011, 16:03
Replies: 34
Views: 8,123
Posted By nigheandonn
Dingle Marina and town is well worth a visit -...

Dingle Marina and town is well worth a visit - lots to do, many boating visitors, good fun.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 19-01-2011, 12:46
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Views: 8,123
Posted By nigheandonn
These links may help: www.sailing.ie...

These links may help:

www.sailing.ie (https://www.sailing.ie)

look at the My Boat section



www.cruising.ie (https://www.cruising.ie)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 31-03-2010, 14:37
Replies: 13
Views: 4,531
Posted By nigheandonn
I'm sorry I do not hace a picture to post. I...

I'm sorry I do not hace a picture to post.
I haven't actually seen the tank myself it being on my friends boat -He referred me to this type of tank as being similar to his own.

Moeller 31-90...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 31-03-2010, 14:26
Replies: 13
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Posted By nigheandonn
I just wonder if the installation of an...

I just wonder if the installation of an inspection hatch is an option? All of the new tanks for petrol I note in catalogues show no access hatch - presumably because the fuel is so volatile?

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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-03-2010, 13:55
Replies: 13
Views: 4,531
Posted By nigheandonn
The tank is about 4 foot long and most likely...

The tank is about 4 foot long and most likely baffled. My mate thought that the presence of baffles was preventing the crud from flowing to the ope at the rear of the tank where he was able to...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-03-2010, 12:43
Replies: 13
Views: 4,531
Posted By nigheandonn
He mentioned that fuel polishing was not an...

He mentioned that fuel polishing was not an option with petrol as opposed to diesel ie the guy who polished fuel locally would have obliged gad it been a diesel tank but was apprehensive of polishing...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-03-2010, 11:49
Replies: 13
Views: 4,531
Posted By nigheandonn
Cleaning Inaccessible Fuel Tank

My friend's boat has a large 40 gallon plastic petrol tank. The deck ope is not large enough to facilitate removal of the tank. There is no suitable inspection ope and the only means of inspection...
Forum: Challenges 27-03-2010, 07:23
Replies: 223
Views: 95,107
Posted By nigheandonn
Barnakiel as usual is spot on with his advice....

Barnakiel as usual is spot on with his advice. You don't have to go round the world to have fun on a boat and to get your head into a completely different space. Learn sailing and learn how to look...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-03-2010, 14:20
Replies: 122
Views: 112,360
Posted By nigheandonn
May people speak highly of the Albin Vega. As...

May people speak highly of the Albin Vega. As well as a specific model, I think you should focus on age and condition. You could end up with a boat with a good reputation which has not had sufficient...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2010, 16:08
Replies: 363
Views: 41,735
Posted By nigheandonn
Very interesting question. We sail the west...

Very interesting question.
We sail the west coast of Ireland - no marinas for 100 miles north or south so hidden anchorages are our daily port of call! You can cruise for ages without seeing other...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-03-2010, 15:41
Replies: 26
Views: 5,568
Posted By nigheandonn
I think that is a pretty good summation, borne...

I think that is a pretty good summation, borne out by how my boat sails - no problem sailing nicely on a reach or a run but when close hauled, she points poorly leaving us looking at each other and...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-03-2010, 14:40
Replies: 26
Views: 5,568
Posted By nigheandonn
Wow -thanks for lots of very useful comment!! ...

Wow -thanks for lots of very useful comment!!
I don't know the age of my main.I I know the gib is 5 years or so I suspect the main is more than double than and I don't go to windward well. I'm...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 08-03-2010, 16:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,553
Posted By nigheandonn
Commander Bill King, Solo Circumnavigator and Living Legend

Delighted to stumble across a wiki page on the great man who is still going strong as he heads for his 100th birthday cake later this year

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_King_(Royal_Navy)
...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-03-2010, 14:42
Replies: 26
Views: 5,568
Posted By nigheandonn
New Mainsail ?

How often should one renew one's main? Typically? I know sails get baggy and lose their shape with use. this is of course down to individual useage. But are there any rules of Thumb out there which...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-03-2010, 02:46
Replies: 17
Views: 5,366
Posted By nigheandonn
Excellent post -good tale very well told. If you...

Excellent post -good tale very well told. If you were that way inclined, you could make it into a good magazine article and make a few bob out of it. There is a lesson for us all the tale. Despite...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 06-03-2010, 15:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,495
Posted By nigheandonn
What a great 79 year old! Hope I have some of...

What a great 79 year old!
Hope I have some of his get up and go when I have that many years clocked up!
Hope he gets his new boat and stays sailing. :)
Forum: The Library 06-03-2010, 14:50
Replies: 42
Views: 5,614
Posted By nigheandonn
Hi We started sailing as a family 5 years ago...

Hi
We started sailing as a family 5 years ago on the west coast of Ireland. It has all been good and we have learnt tons as we have progressed. The best part of it has been the welcome and the...
Forum: Challenges 22-02-2010, 08:57
Replies: 13
Views: 10,393
Posted By nigheandonn
Gord May - thanks excellent links. Think I'm...

Gord May - thanks excellent links. Think I'm moving from the theory into the practical and seeing what I can manage comfortably!
Forum: Challenges 22-02-2010, 08:55
Replies: 13
Views: 10,393
Posted By nigheandonn
Thanks for your comment. I note many people...

Thanks for your comment.
I note many people give the same advice re winching the halyard tight at the mast. What is the advantage of this? Stops the loose end twisting?
Forum: Challenges 22-02-2010, 04:32
Replies: 13
Views: 10,393
Posted By nigheandonn
Challenge: Climbing a Mast Using Prussik Knots

I usually have my 18 stone ex-rugby playing friend to haul me up the mast when required. However, in preparation for single handed cruising, I thought I would learn how to climb the mast...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-02-2010, 03:56
Replies: 69
Views: 11,256
Posted By nigheandonn
We often furl our genny when sailing downwind to...

We often furl our genny when sailing downwind to avoid the flogging of the genny that can take place, resulting in sailing with main alone or main/spinny depending on how energetic we are feeling.
Forum: Challenges 19-02-2010, 16:28
Replies: 28
Views: 3,501
Posted By nigheandonn
I love sailing but I do not see a return to sail...

I love sailing but I do not see a return to sail as a commercial means of bulk transport - too fickle and too unreliable for commercial purposes as any of us who have sailed to a timetable at...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-02-2010, 07:04
Replies: 32
Views: 7,238
Posted By nigheandonn
Completely agree with the first part of this post...

Completely agree with the first part of this post - plan on a routine replacement of standing rigging as described. Excellent advice. I would have to disagree with the very last point "If the boat is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-02-2010, 14:04
Replies: 34
Views: 4,181
Posted By nigheandonn
Hi I do not want to come across as an expert...

Hi
I do not want to come across as an expert because I am not. However I do think you have to approach this theoretical problem differently. You need to develop understanding of all your boat...
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