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by Ross
Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trailerable Sailboat - Inspection Checklist
Replies: 7
Views: 13475

Re: Trailerable Sailboat - Inspection Checklist

Thanks Ossie,that’s helpful. It sounds like inspecting the retractable keel would be difficult but important as part of a pre purchase inspection, given that there is a lot of work restoring /replacing if corrosion and slop in the bolt is present. Any advice on this matter? Regarding the bigger issu...
by Ross
Thu Apr 24, 2025 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beaching an investigator.
Replies: 6
Views: 5934

Re: Beaching an investigator.

Thanks Andrew that’s great information, I’ll try to access those links through the forum. As I responded to Peter ,any tips regarding doing an inspection of a boat for sale would be much appreciated! Cheers Ross
by Ross
Thu Apr 24, 2025 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beaching an investigator.
Replies: 6
Views: 5934

Re: Beaching an investigator.

Thanks Peter,that’s great information. I hope to inspect an investigator next week. Any information regarding checking the boat for structural issues,including the leakage and damage to the keel housing that you have mentioned. I’d appreciate some photos of the work that you did if possible. I still...
by Ross
Wed Apr 23, 2025 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beaching an investigator.
Replies: 6
Views: 5934

Beaching an investigator.

Hello there. I’m interested in purchasing an Investigator , but am keen to be able to beach it . Given the shallow keel configuration of the hull is it possible to beach it or do you need fenders or something similar to keep the vessel level once the tide has gone out? Another question,is there a go...
by Ross
Mon Apr 21, 2025 7:19 am
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Seaglass AreoRig
Replies: 5
Views: 6896

Re: Seaglass AreoRig

Hi Mark, I’m currently shopping for a TS. The short list includes the investigator as well as a Sonata 7. I want to be able to sail and set it up single handed. I’m also keen to be able to beach my boat. Can you beach the investigator? I’d be interested to get some advice from you regarding these ma...
by Ross
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:52 am
Forum: Investigators For Sale
Topic: Wild Goats For Sale, Port Stephens
Replies: 2
Views: 59001

Re: Wild Goats For Sale, Port Stephens

Hi Bill is your boat still available for sale? Regards Ross ph 0400821860
by Ross
Mon Apr 21, 2025 6:49 am
Forum: Investigators For Sale
Topic: Emrys’ boat Current Affair for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 16059

Re: Emrys’ boat Current Affair for sale

Hi is Current Affair still for sale? Regards Ross ph 0400821860