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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2014, 14:41
Replies: 107
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Posted By gmthompson99
Re: Cheeki Rafiki

TO/ Weavis

Comments appreciated. However, in general I like Beneteaus as a good value for money boat. I have sailed and raced Beneteaus in sizes from 24 feet to over 50 feet.
But allow...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2014, 14:19
Replies: 107
Views: 15,733
Posted By gmthompson99
Re: Cheeki Rafiki

To the thread which asked the question, did my bolts need changing?
No, they do not need changing; but they do need watching.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2014, 14:14
Replies: 107
Views: 15,733
Posted By gmthompson99
Re: Cheeki Rafiki

Can you explain what you mean by anti-electrolysis protection beyond what we know of as an anode on the propeller shaft? The movement through water generates both positive and negative ions,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2014, 13:56
Replies: 107
Views: 15,733
Posted By gmthompson99
Re: Cheeki Rafiki

To the thread asked had I taken my boat out of the water....the answer is yes, just a few weeks ago and I had a maritime surveyor give me an opinion.
To the thread posted by Ms Cate which I found...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2014, 13:33
Replies: 107
Views: 15,733
Posted By gmthompson99
Re: Cheeki Rafiki

Read my thread. I am not blaming Beneteau. I am strongly suggesting that it would be in the interest of Beneteau and its dealer community and its boat owners to resolve what appears to be a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2014, 12:59
Replies: 107
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Posted By gmthompson99
Re: Cheeki Rafiki

Reply:
1. We are talking about a design fault.
2. I suspect there has been many more than one incident, but Beneteau will be tight lipped on this.
3. I have had whales around my boat. You...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2014, 12:13
Replies: 107
Views: 15,733
Posted By gmthompson99
Cheeki Rafiki

It has just been announced that the upturned hull of the First 40.7 yacht Cheeki Rafiki has just been found by the USCG some 600 miles west of the Azores. The life raft was still stowed and the four...
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