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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-11-2010, 15:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By pinnache
Ah, Yes . . . That Engine Incident !

If any of you were passing through the maintenance section you would have enjoyed a giggle at my recent experience of my outboard snapping off the engine block and taking a swim. You may have...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-11-2010, 14:47
Replies: 2
Views: 3,115
Posted By pinnache
New to Standing Rigging - How Tight Do I Go ?

Hey there I have a hunter 701 23ft sailer. Just threw the mast up there today (i'm an ex dingy sailer) so standing rigging had to last an afternoon not a season. It has a back and fore stay, a set...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-11-2010, 14:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,445
Posted By pinnache
good news and thanks to all who salved my weary...

good news and thanks to all who salved my weary and worried mind...the engine is back up and running, the flywheel key had sheared off as it was running when it hit the water...an oil change and a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-11-2010, 07:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,445
Posted By pinnache
yes well now you mention it...it was kinda my...

yes well now you mention it...it was kinda my fault that the engine mount snapped...I didn't decrease rpm before kicking from reverse to forward...this is probably what snapped the board....and well...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-11-2010, 16:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,445
Posted By pinnache
Spark was replaced after incident and nex spark...

Spark was replaced after incident and nex spark is giving a good constant flick...there is also pertol getting to the spark so that is good...the problem I see is that the remote tank did not...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-11-2010, 12:37
Replies: 12
Views: 2,445
Posted By pinnache
Outboard Disaster - Give Me Some Good News

hi there i have just bought a 23ft fin keel with an outboard on a plywood engine mount . I just launched it today into freshwater and what do you know the mount snapped and teh engine fell in to the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2010, 15:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,822
Posted By pinnache
Update

I have a hunter 701 23ft fin keel GRP hull Lead keel on a converted yard cradle now with wheels, will attempt a trailer launch at the local slipway this Saturday with a tractor...If this doesn't work...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2010, 12:22
Replies: 13
Views: 3,822
Posted By pinnache
Specifically stopcocks on head

Hi there was speaking to my seller from Protugal today and he said that nothing wrong with head, just some friendly advice re stopcocks on heads in general manner. He simply said that it was good...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-11-2010, 09:33
Replies: 13
Views: 3,822
Posted By pinnache
Stopcocks on Launching

Hi there, the previous owner of my boat has just contacted me to say that I should close the head stopcock on launching my boat this weekend. Is there any reason you can think why he would advise...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-11-2010, 14:04
Replies: 6
Views: 6,307
Posted By pinnache
Sling versus Horseshoe.

I would be inclinded to agree on the benfits of teh sling in being able to actually hoist aboard, and I have both for the boat, however I was simply amazed at the lack of joined up thinking or...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-11-2010, 12:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,929
Posted By pinnache
Thanks

Thanks folks for the advice, we got a good day and we cracked off all the loose paint over the keel and primed it. Last year's antifoul went on teh hull beautifully and I will nip down in the next...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-11-2010, 12:26
Replies: 6
Views: 6,307
Posted By pinnache
Ridiculous Question re Horseshoe Lifebuoy

Hi there folks, I have just purchased the plastimo horseshoe lifebuoy and I have a ridiculous question....

There is a plastic hook on one end of the buoy and a loop on the other end...now which...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-10-2010, 14:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,929
Posted By pinnache
Antifouling . . . and Please Make it Easy

Hi there I am now on schedule to launch for winter series in the next few weeks with the boat I bought 6 weeks ago...alot of work to electrics, heads and interior with thanks to a bunch of you guys...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-10-2010, 10:15
Replies: 4
Views: 3,663
Posted By pinnache
Interior Painting

I am painting the interior of a sailing boat which has previous coats of paint on it. I was given what I believe to be a new tin of anti-condensation paint. I scrubbed the surface with anti mould...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-10-2010, 11:38
Replies: 34
Views: 18,046
Posted By pinnache
does anyone know if the origo alcohol burners are...

does anyone know if the origo alcohol burners are built in or remote tank?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-10-2010, 11:15
Replies: 34
Views: 18,046
Posted By pinnache
cartridge stove option

The thought had occured to me...however I really want / need a double burner and so didn't think cartridges were an option until I saw this:
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-10-2010, 14:41
Replies: 34
Views: 18,046
Posted By pinnache
well I have load to think about...I will on all...

well I have load to think about...I will on all your advice discount the coleman and think either about the propane/butane option or the origo....The boat is already plumbed for gas with a line from...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-09-2010, 14:50
Replies: 34
Views: 18,046
Posted By pinnache
Stoves for a Small Sailboat

HI there have just taken owenership of Hunter 701 (23ft) which the previous owner had placed a LPG stove in it with the instructions along the lines of "if you ever want to seriously use that make...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-09-2010, 11:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
Posted By pinnache
storing the boat

hi folks and thanks for your replies. The boat is on an axled trailer with a keel and four hull supports. the boat yard is heavily stoned. I plan to when in situ jack up the trailer and remove the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-09-2010, 13:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
Posted By pinnache
Storing a 23' Sailing Boat

have just purchased a 23ft hunter 701 and will be getting it lifted out of its sea mooring, trailered and hauled across to an inshore marina for the winter. I will be working on it particularly the...
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